Overview
This session develops a formula for the derivative of a quotient. We use this to find the derivative of the multiplicative inverse of a function and so of x^{-n}.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 2: Example: Reciprocals (00:06:00)
From Lecture 4 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Recitation Video
Quotient Rule
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Worked Example
Quotient Rule Practice