Calculus Examples

Find the Derivative - d/dx f(x)=(ax+b)/(cx+d)
Step 1
Differentiate using the Quotient Rule which states that is where and .
Step 2
Differentiate.
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Step 2.1
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.2
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.3
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.4
Multiply by .
Step 2.5
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.6
Add and .
Step 2.7
By the Sum Rule, the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.8
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.9
Differentiate using the Power Rule which states that is where .
Step 2.10
Multiply by .
Step 2.11
Since is constant with respect to , the derivative of with respect to is .
Step 2.12
Add and .
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.4
Combine the opposite terms in .
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Step 3.4.1
Reorder the factors in the terms and .
Step 3.4.2
Subtract from .
Step 3.4.3
Add and .
Step 3.5
Reorder terms.