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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

Find \( dy/dx \) for \( y = (x^2+1)/(x^2-1) \).
Options
A \( -4x / (x^2-1)^2 \)
Correct Answer
B \( 4x / (x^2-1)^2 \)
C \( 1 \)
D \( 2x / (x^2-1)^2 \)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Quotient rule: ( [2x(x^2-1) - (x^2+1)(2x)] / (x^2-1)^2 = [2x^3 - 2x - 2x^3 - 2x] / (x^2-1)^2 = -4x / (x^2-1)^2 ).

Hint

Apply the quotient rule and simplify the numerator.

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