Question

is derivative and differentiation one and the same thing

Answer 1

the process of finding a derivative is called differentiation

Answer 2

thanx
and could u tell me y do we do so????

Answer 3

he derivative of a function at a chosen input value describes the rate of change of the function near that input value. The process of finding a derivative is called differentiation. Geometrically, the derivative at a point equals the slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at that point
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_calculus

Answer 4

So if i learn to apply the formulas of derivatives i know derivatives????

Answer 5

pretty much, I would assume so. Was there a particular example you were trying to work out?

Answer 6

actually will let u know if i am not able to do it

Answer 7

let me try dem first 1ce i am able to get a hang of differentiaition!!!!!!!!!!!