Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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ISBN 10: 0-47064-772-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-47064-772-1

Chapter 2 - The Derivative - Chapter 2 Review Exercises - Page 184: 8

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The derivative of a function $f$ is defined as $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h}$. One interpretation of the derivative is the slope of the tangent line to $f$ at some point. Another interpretation of the derivative is the instantaneous velocity of an object at a given time.
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