How to Correctly Apply the Quotient Rule in Differentiation?

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Homework Statement


X / 1+sinX

The Attempt at a Solution


Quotient rule

(1+sinX)(1)-X(1+cosX) / (1+sinX)2

To:

1+sinX-X-XcosX / (1+sinX)2

But when I look at the answer in the back of the book, it's wrong.
 
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I always make these stupid mistakes

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