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.
Analogy
Imagine you have two friends who are both running on a track. The sum rule tells us that if we want to know how fast they are running together, we can simply add up their individual speeds.
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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