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− | The Quotient Rule is a rule for taking the [[derivative]] of the quotient of two functions. It states that the derivative of <math>\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}</math> is | + | The Quotient Rule is a rule for taking the [[derivative]] of the quotient of two functions. It states that the derivative of <math>\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}</math> is <cmath>\frac{f'(x)g(x)-g'(x)f(x)}{(g(x))^2}.</cmath> |
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 is
This result can be derived from using the Product Rule on the functions and .