Chain Rule

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What is the Chain Rule in calculus?

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The Chain Rule is a formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions. It states that if you have a function y = f(g(x)), then the derivative y' = f'(g(x)) * g'(x).

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Find the derivative of f(x) = (x^6 + 4)^5.

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f '(x) = 30x^5(x^6 + 4)^4.

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Find y' for y = e^(5x) + 1.

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y' = 5e^(5x).

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the derivative of a constant?

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The derivative of a constant is 0.

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If f(x) = g(h(x)), what is the derivative f'(x) using the Chain Rule?

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f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x).

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What is the derivative of sin(g(x))?

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The derivative is cos(g(x)) * g'(x) using the Chain Rule.

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What is the derivative of ln(g(x))?

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The derivative is (1/g(x)) * g'(x) using the Chain Rule.

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How do you differentiate a composite function?

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Use the Chain Rule: differentiate the outer function and multiply by the derivative of the inner function.

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What is the derivative of (3x^2 + 2)^4?

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The derivative is 24x(3x^2 + 2)^3.

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What is the importance of the Chain Rule in calculus?

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The Chain Rule is essential for finding derivatives of complex functions, especially in real-world applications.