Slope dy/dx

Definition

The slope dy/dx represents the rate at which y changes with respect to x for every infinitesimally small change in x. It measures how steeply or flatly a curve rises or falls at any given point.

Related terms

Derivative:

The derivative measures how much one quantity changes with respect to another and is used to calculate slopes, rates of change, and more in calculus.

Tangent Line:

The tangent line is a line that touches a curve at a specific point and has the same slope as the curve at that point.

Differentiation:

Differentiation refers to the process of finding derivatives, which involves calculating rates of change, slopes, or instantaneous velocities.