Author Topic: Derivative Problem (Quotient Rule Edition)  (Read 551 times)



In trying to find the derivative of this function, I get stuck at the very end when I'm close to cancelling out stuff to simplify it to the final answer. Here's my work, I get down to the last step where the arrow and question mark are and I don't know what I did wrong. If the -2x3/2 was not there it would work out.


sorry for bad quality

NOTE: You are not allowed to simplify the fraction by cancelling x2, that's for part B which is shown above. You must use the quotient rule.
« Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 05:33:37 PM by Racerboy »

I can't respond to pm's, and I can help with this after classes tomorrow.

I'll suggest khan academy if you need help before then.

You have to simplify the x2√x by turning it into x5/2. It should work out nicely.