From 032efeb055e8b64f2b352ad51cd8390ba29426c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arc Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:32:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-01-26 17:32:19 --- education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Derivatives.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Derivatives.md b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Derivatives.md index e69de29..0bd2185 100644 --- a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Derivatives.md +++ b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Derivatives.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +A derivative can be used to describe the rate of change for a single point. + +The formula used to calculate the average rate of change looks like this: +$$ \dfrac{f(b) - f(a)}{b - a} $$ +Interpreting it, this can be described as the change in $y$ over the change in $x$. + +- Speed is always positive +- Velocity is directional +- \ No newline at end of file