f(x) = (4x + 1)/(x - 2). Find f'(x)

Quotient rule: (vu' - uv')/v^2

u = 4x + 1

u' = 4

v = x - 2

v' = 1

Input into formula:

[(x - 2)(4) - (4x + 1)(1)](x - 2)^2

Simplify:

[4x - 8 -4x - 1]/(x - 2)^2 

= -9/(x - 2)^2

SS
Answered by Salah S. Maths tutor

12888 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

log3 (9y + b) – log3 (2y – b) = 2, Find y in terms of b.


How do I integrate cos^2(x)?


Find the coordinates of the minimum point of the curve y = 3x^(2) + 9x + 10


Differentiate x^3(sinx) with respect to x


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning