Product Rule

Product Rule

Let \(u\) and \(v\) be differentiable functions of \(x\). Choose the rule that matches the way the two functions are combined.

Product rule

\[\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}(uv)=v\frac{\mathrm{d}u}{\mathrm{d}x}+u\frac{\mathrm{d}v}{\mathrm{d}x}\]

Differentiate one factor at a time and keep the other factor unchanged.

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