Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
t(x) represents a specific function (in this case) that we want to take the derivative of. It allows us to analyze how this particular function changes with respect to x.
Related terms
Function notation: A way to represent mathematical relationships between two quantities.
Independent variable: The variable (usually represented by x) that can be freely chosen or manipulated in a mathematical equation.
Dependent variable: The variable (usually represented by y) whose value depends on the value(s) of one or more independent variables.