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y = 5 / (x-3)

I was thinking of moving the (x-3) to the top so it become (x-3)^-1

and then use y = u~v + v~u

can someplace please help me.. thanks
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You can use the quotient rule. y'= (u'v - uv')/ v^2

Therefore, y'= 0(x-3) - 1(5) / (x-3)^2
∆ y'= -5/(x-3)^2
 

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You are correct in moving it to the numerator like that; then just carry out differentiation normally.
 

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y= 5 / (x-3) -> 5 . (x-3)^-1
y' = -5 . (x-3)^-2
y' = -5 / (x-3)^2

Guy above already beat me.
 

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The quickest way is using the chain rule. See below.

 

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