Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1007724
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jan
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-8342
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Using Differentials to Differentiate Trigonometric and Exponential Functions
Dray, Tevian
College Mathematics Journal, v44 n1 p17-23 Jan 2013
Starting from geometric definitions, we show how differentials can be used to differentiate trigonometric and exponential functions without limits, numerical estimates, solutions of differential equations, or integration.
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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