Difference between revisions of "Quotient rule"
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The quotient rule is a rule in calculus pertaining to the derivative of a variable or function divided by another. It can be written as follows: | The quotient rule is a rule in calculus pertaining to the derivative of a variable or function divided by another. It can be written as follows: | ||
| − | <math>\frac{d}{dx} \frac{u}{v} = \frac{v \frac{du}{dx} - u \frac{dv}{dx}}{v^2}</math> | + | <math>\frac{d}{dx} \left(\frac{u}{v}\right) = \frac{v \frac{du}{dx} - u \frac{dv}{dx}}{v^2}</math> |
Revision as of 03:48, October 1, 2007
The quotient rule is a rule in calculus pertaining to the derivative of a variable or function divided by another. It can be written as follows:
<math>\frac{d}{dx} \left(\frac{u}{v}\right) = \frac{v \frac{du}{dx} - u \frac{dv}{dx}}{v^2}</math>