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The Derivative

The derivative of $ f$ at $ x,$ denoted $ f'(x),$ is defined as

$\displaystyle f'(x)\equiv\lim_{\Delta x\to 0}\frac{f(x+\Delta x)-f(x)}{\Delta x}$


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