Calculus

Derivatives

A derivative measures the instantaneous rate of change of a function.

Key Formulas

Power rule

Most common differentiation rule.

Product rule

For products of functions.

Chain rule

For composed functions.

Key Concepts

Power ruleProduct ruleQuotient ruleChain ruleImplicit differentiation

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