and optimizing functions. By mastering the techniques of doing derivatives on the TI-89 calculator, you can save time and gain a deeper understanding of calculus concepts. So, let’s dive in and explore how to unleash the full potential of derivatives on your TI-89!
Last timewe tackled derivatives with a "machine" metaphor. Functions are a machine with an input (x) and output (y) lever. The derivative, dy/dx, is how much "output wiggle" we get when we wiggle the input: Now, we can make a bigger machine from smaller ones (h = f + g,...
The jumble of rules for taking derivatives never truly clicked for me. The addition rule, product rule, quotient rule -- how do they fit together? What are we even trying to do?Here's my take on derivatives:We have a system to analyze, our function f The derivative f′ (aka dfdx) ...
Estrogen derivatives may be combined with another class of medication known as selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). SERMs have estrogen-like effects on bone, increasing its density, but have antiestrogenic effects in the breast anduterus, which reduces the risk ofendometrial hyperplasia(thicke...
Derivatives. Yield curves. P/E ratios. Arbitrage. Cryptocurrency. Commodities. Annuities. REITS. Spiders. The sheer number of financial terms and investment options out there can make your head spin. For many of us, it’s hard enough to find time in the day to do laundry, much less ...
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, refers to financial services provided through distributed ledger technologies such as blockchains. These include lending platforms, payment systems, derivatives trading, stablecoins, etc. DeFi has become a buzzword over the last couple of years. Vitalik Buterin, the co...
Part 2: Visualize the derivativesWhat's the derivative of sine?The formal approach is to plug sin(x) into the definition of derivative, do the algebra, and see that cos(x) pops out. Accurate, but unsatisfying. If sec(x) was the derivative, would you notice something was ...
Derivativesare financial instruments that derive value from price movements in their underlying assets, which can be a commodity such as gold or stock. Derivatives are largely used as insurance products to hedge against the risk that a particular event may occur. The two main types of derivatives...
Commodities and derivatives are generally considered to be among the riskiest investments. One can also invest in something practical, such as land, real estate, or items such as fine art and antiques. Risk and return expectations can vary widely within the same asset class. For example, ablue...
policies under the general heading of the “ownership society” championed by then-President George W. Bush helped drive newly created credit into the housing sector, and deregulation of the financial sector allowed the multiplication of exotic new home-loan products and credit derivatives based on ...