Difference between revisions of "Chain rule"

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The '''chain rule''' in [[calculus]] is a formula for determining the [[derivative]] of a composite function:
 
The '''chain rule''' in [[calculus]] is a formula for determining the [[derivative]] of a composite function:
  
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Revision as of 02:04, November 14, 2007

The chain rule in calculus is a formula for determining the derivative of a composite function: