Solving Derivative Questions: How to Take Derivatives

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The discussion focuses on calculating the derivative of the function P = (doS1 + d1So) / (d1 + S1) with respect to S1. The correct application of the quotient rule is confirmed, which states that the derivative is given by (denominator*d(numerator) - d(denom.)*num.) / denom^2. It is clarified that if So is treated as a constant, the derivative remains valid, and the derivative of the denominator with respect to S1 is indeed 1.

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I forgot how to take these derivatives. Could someone tell me the rule/work it out.

P = (doS1 + d1So) / (d1 + S1)

dP/dS1 = ?

I think it should be (denominator*d(numerator) - d(denom.)num.) / denom^2

but that gets the wrong answer.
 
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Are do and d1 constants? In other words, is this the same as
[tex]P(x,y)= \frac{ax+ by}{b+ x}[/tex]?
with z= do, b= d1, x= S1, y= So

In that case, yes, the partial derivative of P with respect to x is "(denominator*d(numerator) - d(denom.)num.) / denom^2"
(If So is also a constant, not a variable, then it is not a partial derivative but the same rule applies.)
 
OK, but the d(denominator) with respect to S1 which is a variable is 1, right?
 

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