Systerms : system terms : Derivative of a function

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A derivative is actually like a 'speedometer' for a function. If you can calculate this speed at every point in a certain interval, you get the derivative function, usually denoted as f'(x). It not only tells you whether the function is speeding up or slowing down at a certain point, but also lets you directly calculate the slope of the tangent line at that point.

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