key term - Dx

Definition

In calculus, dx represents an infinitesimally small change or increment in x. It is often used when finding derivatives or integrating functions.

Related terms

Derivative:

A derivative measures how much one quantity changes with respect to another quantity. It represents the rate of change or slope of a function at any given point.

Integral:

An integral calculates the area under or between curves by summing up infinitely many infinitesimal rectangles or slices. It can be thought of as reverse differentiation.

Limit:

A limit describes what happens as one variable approaches a certain value or as it goes towards infinity or negative infinity. Limits are fundamental for understanding continuity, derivatives, and integrals in calculus.