key term - T(x)

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.