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Sum Rule

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

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.

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