Definition:Derived Equation

Definition

Algebra

A derived equation, in the context of algebra, is an equation which has been obtained from another equation by means of one or more algebraic operations.

For example:

dividing both the right hand side and left hand side by the same divisor

adding the same term to both sides.

Calculus

A derived equation, in the context of differential calculus, is an equation which has been obtained from another equation by means of differentiation of both sides.

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