Math Fashion Tips: Two Derivative Definitions
Fashion commentary on two equivalent notations: Two Derivative Definitions.
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lim_{h→0} (f(x+h) − f(x))/h: "persnickety, overly fussy, like a coat with teeny tiny buttons" vs. lim_{x→a} (f(x) − f(a))/(x − a): "breezy, natural, like a breathable fabric"