Overview
The differential dy represents an infinitely small change in the value of y. The derivative dy/dx can be thought of as a ratio of differentials. Using differentials will make our calculations simpler; here we see how they can be used to compute linear approximations.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Recitation Video
Computing Differentials
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Recitation Video
Linear Approximation with Differentials
Worked Example
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