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chain rule

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chain rule [′chān ‚rül]
(mathematics)
A rule for differentiating a composition of functions: (d/dx) ƒ (g(x)) = ƒ′(g(x))·g′(x).


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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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