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chain rule

In mathematics, rule for differentiating the composition of two functions. If y = f(u) and u = g(x) then:

dy/dx = dy/du × du/dx



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With a focus on procedures for solving problems, rather than detailed explanations, the reader can whiz through chapters that illustrate derivatives, minimum-maximum problems, the chain rule, and logarithmic differentiation, among other facets of calculus.
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