What exactly is “dx” in integrals and derivatives? 555 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question92.02K August 31, 2020 0 Comments I attended the Calculus course at my university, but neither I or my colleagues could understand what “exactly” is dx and its purpose. Thanks! In: Mathematics 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 31, 2020 0 Comments The “d” refers to the delta of x. But not just any delta; it’s only written as “d” when we’re talking about the delta as it approaches zero — or is infinitely small. So you can think of it as x at a single point along the function. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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