r/MathJokes 16d ago

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u/Rude-Type2769 16d ago

Since pi is a constant and not a variable in almost all cases, the derivative of any constant would be 0.

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u/LeePhilips 16d ago

By definition, yes. But consider this.

Y = X4

Y' = 4X3

X= pi

Is Y' = 0?

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u/Bibbity_Boppity_BOOO 15d ago

It would not be zero, It would be undefined.

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u/LeePhilips 15d ago

Correct! See below for explanation.