Derivative
The derivative of a function is defined as the instantaneous rate of change of the function with respect to one of the variables.
Notation
The following are commonly recognized notations for expressing the derivative of a function.
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Lagrange's notation | |
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Leibniz's notation | |
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Newton's notation | |
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