Question

Function and derivative

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Function:
In mathematics, a function is a relationship between two variables in which one variable (the independent variable) determines the value of the other variable (the dependent variable). Mathematically, this relationship is represented by a rule or equation that assigns a unique output value to each input value.

Derivative:
The derivative of a function is the rate of change of the function with respect to its independent variable. It represents the instantaneous slope of the function at a particular point on its graph. The derivative is used to solve many problems in mathematics, including optimization, approximation, and the analysis of functions and curves. In calculus, the derivative is defined as the limit of a function's rate of change as the interval over which it is measured becomes infinitesimally small.