what is differentiation for?

When differentiating you find the gradient of the function/line, this means how fast does the function goes up or down.

RB
Answered by Richard B. Maths tutor

2833 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Expand the following (x+4)(x+2)


Expand and simplify (2x + 5) (3x - 2)


What is meant by 'the degree of a polynomial'?


Sam is a bodybuilder. He currently weighs 90kg, but is aiming to be at 130kg in the next four months. Every month, he puts on 8% of his weight. Does he reach his target?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning