Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Answer the following questions concerning the notion of derivative. a. (i) State the definition of the derivative of a real-valued function ff at the point x=ax=a. b. (ii) Describe geometrically why the derivative of ff at aa is interpreted as the slope of the tangent to the graph of y=f(x)y=f(x) at the point (a,f(a))(a,f(a)). c. (iii) For the function f(x)=∣x∣f(x)=|x|, test whether the derivative exists at x=0x=0. Show every step of your working and give a clear reason for your conclusion.

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