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## Derivatives ## Derivatives
The derivative is the instantaneous rate of change of a function, or the rate of change of a function at any particular instant in time. The derivative is a tool of calculus and you can determine it by taking a limit. The derivative is the instantaneous rate of change of a function, or the rate of change of a function at any particular instant in time. The derivative is a tool of calculus and you can determine it by taking a limit. The common notation for taking the derivative is (dy/dx) but it can be written as (d/dx)y.
You can understand the concept of derivative by comparing it with the concept of slope (the average rate of change) in algebra. You can understand the concept of derivative by comparing it with the concept of slope (the average rate of change) in algebra.