ΔY/ΔX

Definition

ΔY/ΔX represents the average rate of change between two points on a curve or line. It measures how much y changes for every unit increase in x.

Related terms

Slope:

Slope measures how steep or flat a line is by comparing vertical change (rise) with horizontal change (run). It's represented by m in y = mx + b.

Tangent Line:

A tangent line touches a curve at exactly one point and has the same slope as that point on the curve.

Instantaneous Rate of Change:

The instantaneous rate of change refers to the rate of change at a specific point on a curve. It's like finding out your speed at an exact moment while driving.