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Differentiation (Introduction)

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Derivative as rate of change and slope of tangent (conceptual start).

13.1 Derivative idea

The derivative measures instantaneous rate of change.

Geometrically, it is the slope of the tangent line to a curve.

13.2 Notation

If y = f(x), the derivative is written as:

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f'(x)  or  dy/dx