What is the chain rule and when should it be used? An example would be lovely :)

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anonymous · Answer

The name "chain rule" is the name given to the derivation formula of a composition of two differentiable functions:

anonymous · Answer

I was given the example of f(x) = 4cos(5x-2) for the chain rule. What am I supposed to do?

anonymous · Answer

The outer layer is ``the cos function'' and the inner layer is (5x-2) . Differentiate ``the cos function'' first, leaving (5x) unchanged. Then differentiate (5x) . ) Thus:

anonymous · Answer

i men 5x-2

anonymous · Answer

you can do it; or ihave to detail?.

anonymous · Answer

Greatest video ever! http://www.calculus-help.com/the-chain-rule/

anonymous · Answer

This video is extremely helpful! Thank you so much

anonymous · Answer

Your so welcome! That website has a lot of great videos