Instantaneous rate of change: The derivative f prime(a), representing the rate of change of f at the single point x = a.
How to apply it: Interpret the derivative as the instantaneous rate of change in context (velocity, growth rate, etc.).
Course: AP Calculus BC · Unit: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
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