#calculating 1st, 2nd and third derivatives

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topaz laurel
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ive searched online where it says to use the chain rule, but my teacher hasn't taught us that yet. so if someone could explain it by just using the quotient rule please

weak spindle
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Chain rule is easier if you manipulate the expression:
$$\frac{1}{1+x}=(1+x)^{-1}$$
Then apply the chain rule:
$$h'(x)=f'(g(x))g'(x)$$
where $f(x) = x^{-1}$ and $g(x) = 1 + x$

somber driftBOT
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Pigeon