Derivative

[!def] Derivative
A derivative $f'$ of a function $f$ is a value that describes how fast $f$ is growing or decreasing.

  • If $f'$ is positive at point c, then $f$ is growing on that point c
  • If $f'$ is negative at point c, then $f$ is decreasing on that point c
  • If $f'$ is 0 at point c, then $f$ is on Local Minima or Global Minima