Mathematics A-Level
Monotonicity
What Monotonicity means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Monotonicity
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Reference: AQA
A function is increasing where dy/dx > 0 and decreasing where dy/dx < 0.
Topics that use Monotonicity
- G: Differentiation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Chain rule
- Derivative
- Differential equation
- Gradients and rates of change
- Graphical interpretation of derivatives
- Implicit differentiation
- Isolating dy/dx
- Limits and first principles
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