Derivatives of Polynomial Functions

 We started looking at Rules for Differentiating functions in class today.  Some of the lesson notes below simply are re-stating what is already written for you in your student text.  Re-read the proofs of the various rules for yourself.  If there are any steps that you don't understand please be sure to ask for clarification prior to the next test.  There will more than likely be one formal proof that you will be required to provide (probably one of either the constant multiple, constant function, sum or difference rule)

HOMEWORK:  Page 82, #'s 2, 3 and 4

You will probably be given time in class tomorrow to work on further problems from this section as I may not be in class due to PD.