MathLiveSum rule in differentiation
The derivative of a sum of two differentiable functions equals the sum of their derivatives. It is used to differentiate expressions built from several terms term by term.
(f+g)'(x)=f'(x)+g'(x)What the symbols mean
| a differentiable function of x | |
| a differentiable function of x | |
| the independent variable | |
| derivative of f with respect to x | |
| derivative of g with respect to x |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicDifferential calculus
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledderivative of a sum, sum rule derivative, linearity of differentiation, differentiation of sum of functions, sum rule calculus, derivative of f plus g
- SourceWikidata Q2141200
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