Quotient Rule
The quotient rule is the rule that is used differentiate a function that is comprised of a rational function where there are independent variable components in both the numerator and denominator of the fraction.
Quotient comes from a latin word meaning 'how many times' and is thought to have developed in the early 1400's.
The 'rhyme' for the quotient rule is a bit longer than the product or chain rule, but it can help to make sure you don't get the order wrong. Try saying the 'rhyme' every time you write the rule, soon you'll notice you remember it without having to look it up.
bottom times the derivative of the top MINUS the top times the derviative of the bottom all over the bottom squared
Quotient comes from a latin word meaning 'how many times' and is thought to have developed in the early 1400's.
The 'rhyme' for the quotient rule is a bit longer than the product or chain rule, but it can help to make sure you don't get the order wrong. Try saying the 'rhyme' every time you write the rule, soon you'll notice you remember it without having to look it up.
bottom times the derivative of the top MINUS the top times the derviative of the bottom all over the bottom squared