Is Differentiation the Same as Finding the Derivative?

[thetexan]

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Derivatives

I’m am on a path of trying to learn calculus which I should have done long ago. I am making some progress. But I would like to know this...

I know what a derivative is. Is differentiation the process of finding a derivative? In other words, when I am finding the derivative can it be said that I am differentiating the equation?

Tex

 

[fresh_42]

Summary:: Derivatives

I’m am on a path of trying to learn calculus which I should have done long ago. I am making some progress. But I would like to know this...

I know what a derivative is.

You don't. This term leads to an entire world and I doubt that you already know it.

Is differentiation the process of finding a derivative?

Yes.

In other words, when I am finding the derivative can it be said that I am differentiating the equation function?

Yes.

 

[PeroK]

Summary:: Derivatives

I’m am on a path of trying to learn calculus which I should have done long ago. I am making some progress. But I would like to know this...

I know what a derivative is. Is differentiation the process of finding a derivative? In other words, when I am finding the derivative can it be said that I am differentiating the equation?

Tex

You normally differentiate a function, but you can also differentiate both sides of an equation. In any case differentiation is another name for taking the derivative.