Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:15:36 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Calculus

Name: Kaylea

Who is asking: Student
Level: Secondary

Question:
Differentiate the following.

y = 1 /(2+3/x)

Hi Kaylea

You can find the derivative either by using the quotient rule or the chain rule. To use the chain rule you need to rewrite the right side and obtain:

For the chain rule you need to see this expression as

Now, using the chain rule

Filling in what is inside the parentheses this is

But

Thus

Cheers

Jack and Penny

 

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