What is the derivative?

The derivative is a measure of the rate of change of f(x) as x varies. Alternatively it is the gradient of the tangent at a specific point of the graph. There are different rules for finding the derivative depending on the function we are given. For a polynomial, the derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1), for sin(x) it is cos(x) and for cos(X) it is -sin(x). The derivative of e^x is e^x. It follows that the derivative of a constant value a is 0 since the rate of change is 0.

TX
Answered by Theano X. Maths tutor

3024 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do you integrate by parts?


Find the first and second derivatives of: y = 6 - 3x -4x^-3, and find the x coordinates of the line's turning points


A uniform ladder is leaning against a smooth wall on a rough ground. The ladder has a mass of 10 kilograms and is 4 metres long. If the ladder is in equilibrium, state an equation for the coefficient of friction of the ground


Integrate with respect to x [x^2]


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences