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This result can be derived from using the [[Product Rule]] on the functions <math>f(x)</math> and <math>\frac{1}{g(x)}</math>.
 
This result can be derived from using the [[Product Rule]] on the functions <math>f(x)</math> and <math>\frac{1}{g(x)}</math>.
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Revision as of 20:36, 24 April 2022

The Quotient Rule is a rule for taking the derivative of the quotient of two functions. It states that the derivative of $\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}$ is \[\frac{f'(x)g(x)-g'(x)f(x)}{(g(x))^2}.\]

This result can be derived from using the Product Rule on the functions $f(x)$ and $\frac{1}{g(x)}$.