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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does d/dx mean?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

derivative of x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

derivative of x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

derivative of some expression (function) with respect to x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what about da/dx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@dpaInc can u explain that in easier words please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

derivative of a in f(x) in other word, it's a notation for a'

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\(\large \frac{d}{dx}[some.expression] \) = the derivative of the expression. ie, d/dx just means you're gonna take the derivative with respect to x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so there will be an x in the expression?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@dpaInc what about da/dx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u give an example please!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it depends on the expression your deriving...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

d/dx[x] = 1 d/dx[x^2] = 2x d/dx[ab]= 0, with a, b are constants.

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