P'(x)

Definition

The derivative of a function p(x) represents its rate of change at any given point x. In other words, it tells us how quickly or slowly a function is changing.

Related terms

Derivative:

A measure of how a function changes as its input varies.

Rate of Change:

The speed at which one quantity changes relative to another.

Tangent Line:

A straight line that touches a curve at only one point and has the same slope as the curve at that point.