Question

what is the derrivative of y = 1/(4-x^2)

Answer 1

Do I use the quotient rule?

Answer 2

yeap, could use the quotient rule or keep in mind that \(\bf \cfrac{1}{4-x^2}\implies (4-x^2)^{-1}\) and use the chain-rule and power rule

Answer 3

thanks. tired it both ways and got same answer

Answer 4

yw