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Geometrically, the derivative f'(a) represents:

Aslope of the tangent to y = f(x) at x = a
Barea under f near a
Cthe average value of f near a
Dvalue of f at a
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. slope of the tangent to y = f(x) at x = a
Limit of slopes of secants = slope of tangent.
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