The difference quotient is a formula used in calculus to find the average rate of change of a function over an interval. It is particularly important in the context of defining the derivative of a function.

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Difference quotient by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-29 Updated 2026-10-06
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A difference quotient divides a finite change in a function by the corresponding change in its argument. Its limit, when it exists, is the derivative.
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