kipriyanovichThe derivative gives the instantaneous slope of a function at a point. Ex: For f(x) = x^2, f'(x) = 2x. Pro-Tip: Think of it as zooming in infinitely close on a curve; the derivative is the slope of that 'straight' line you see.
The derivative gives the instantaneous slope of a function at a point. Ex: For f(x) = x^2, f'(x) = 2x. Pro-Tip: Think of it as zooming in infinitely close on a curve; the derivative is the slope of that 'straight' line you see.