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2.2 Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative Notation
1 min read•june 7, 2020
Sumi Vora
Derivatives Defined
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Recall that a derivative represents the instantaneous rate of change at a single point on function, and is also represented by the slope of the tangent line at that point. 📈
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The derivative of 3x^2 is always going to be 6x, but in a concrete form, we can establish the rate of change of a single point on the function by simply plugging in that x-value. 🤓
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