1. Grab a white board and try the Starter – Question 1

3. Starter – Question 2
(c)

4. (c)

5. Differentiating Using The Quotient Rule
A2 Maths

6. The Quotient Rule
Aims: To be able to apply the quotient rule in order to differentiate y=f(x)/g(x)
To successfully answer exam questions using the chain, product and quotient rules.

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Quotient rule If
Then
“The derivative of the top times the bottom, minus the derivative of the bottom times the top, divided by the bottom function squared.”

8. The rule can also be written using function
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Quotient rule
The rule can also be written using function
Given
The derivative is

9. Example 1 Differentiate y = Let u = 1+x2 and v = 1+ex
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Example 1
Differentiate y =
Let u = 1+x and v = 1+ex
Then differentiate each one
Finally apply the rule ……………

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Example 1 (cont’d)

11. Example 2 Differentiate to find . Solution: and
We now need to simplify.

12. Now collect like terms:
Example 2 (cont’d)
We could simplify the numerator by taking out the common factor x, but it’s easier to multiply out the brackets. We don’t touch the denominator.
Now collect like terms:
and factorise:
We leave the brackets in the denominator.
( A factorised form is considered to be simpler. )
Multiplying out numerator:

13. Quotients can always be turned into products.
e.g.
can be written as
However, differentiation is usually more awkward if we do this.
In the quotient above, and
( both simple functions )
In the product , and
( v needs the chain rule )

14. TARSIA TIME!!

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Exercise
Use the quotient rule, where appropriate, to differentiate the following. Try to simplify your answers: 1. 2. 3.

16. Bilborough College maths - core 3 quotient rule (Adrian)
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Solution:
and

17. Bilborough College maths - core 3 quotient rule (Adrian)
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Solution:
and

18. Bilborough College maths - core 3 quotient rule (Adrian)
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Solution:
Divide out:

19. SUMMARY
To differentiate a quotient:
Check if it is possible to divide out. If so, do it and differentiate each term.
Otherwise use the quotient rule:
If ,
where u and v are both functions of x

20. Core 3 textbook Page 97 Exercise D
Independent Study
Core 3 textbook
Page 97
Exercise D
DUE: NEXT LESSON!