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How do i differentiate y=2t/(1+t)

Its part of a partial fractions question....


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Not really partial fractions, just use the quotient rule. Or instead rewrite it as y=2t1+t=2+2t21+t=221+t=22(1+t)1 y = \frac {2t}{1+t} = \frac {2+2t-2}{1+t} = 2 -\frac{2}{1+t} = 2 - 2(1+t)^{-1} and differentiate normally.

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