How Do You Calculate the Third Derivative of \( y = \frac{1}{x+1} \)?

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The third derivative of the function \( y = \frac{1}{x+1} \) can be calculated using the quotient rule. The first derivative is \( \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x}{(x+1)^2} \). To find the third derivative, differentiate \( \frac{dy}{dx} \) twice more, applying the quotient rule and simplifying at each step. The final result will yield \( \frac{d^3y}{dx^3} \) as required.

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Homework Statement


d3y/dx3 OF Y= 1/X+1


Homework Equations



Y= 1/X+1

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i TRIED USING THE QUOTIENT RULE BUT BECAME STUCK AFTER DOING- (X+1)D/DX(1) + (1)D/DX(X+1)= (X+1)(1)+(1)(1)=1+1+1= 3 BUT HOW DO GET TO THE THRID DEGREE IM LOST
 
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y=\frac{1}{x+1}

\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1(x+1)-1(1)}{(x+1)^2}

\frac{dy}{dx}==\frac{x}{(x+1)^2}
then just differentiate that twice again and you'll get \frac{d^3y}{dx^3}
 

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