Sum Rule
Definition
The sum rule is a calculus rule that states that the derivative of the sum of two functions is equal to the sum of their derivatives.
Related terms
Product Rule: The product rule is a calculus rule that allows us to find the derivative of a function that is the product of two other functions.
Quotient Rule: The quotient rule is a calculus rule used to find the derivative of a function that represents the division of two other functions.
Chain Rule: The chain rule is a calculus rule used to find the derivative of composite functions, where one function is applied to another.
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Study guides (1)
AP Calculus AB/BC - 1.5 Determining Limits Using Algebraic Properties of Limits
Additional resources (1)
AP Calculus AB/BC - Unit 2 Overview: Differentiation
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