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What is the derivative of: y=1/(x+1)+2?

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y=(1)/(x+1)+2=(x+1)^(-1)+2\\\\y'=\left[(x+1)^(-1)+2\right]'=-(x+1)^(-1-1)=-(x+1)^(-2)=-(1)/((x+1)^2)
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That derivative is    - 1 / (x + 1)²
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