Derivative from First Principle

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Derivative from First Principle

The derivative of $$f(x)$$ at $$x=a$$ is:

$$f'(a)=\lim_{h\to0}\frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$$

Usage

- Used to calculate derivatives directly from the definition.

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