Partial Derivative
The partial derivative of with respect to at fixed is
Definition 3.2 (Partial Derivative)
Given a function of several variables, e.g. , the partial derivative of with respect to at fixed is
Roughly speaking, this is the slope of when moving in the positive direction.
can be defined similarly.
Example
Example 3.3
Related
Stated in
- Definition 3.2 (Partial Derivative)§3.2 Partial Derivatives
- Example 3.3§3.2 Partial Derivatives