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The Chain Rule

The document discusses the Chain Rule for taking derivatives of composite functions. The Chain Rule states that if f is differentiable at g(x) and g is differentiable at x, then the derivative of f(g(x)) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x). Examples are provided to demonstrate applying the Chain Rule using both prime notation and Leibniz notation. The Chain Rule is also generalized for functions of the form f(x)^n where n is a differentiable function of x.

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The Chain Rule

The document discusses the Chain Rule for taking derivatives of composite functions. The Chain Rule states that if f is differentiable at g(x) and g is differentiable at x, then the derivative of f(g(x)) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x). Examples are provided to demonstrate applying the Chain Rule using both prime notation and Leibniz notation. The Chain Rule is also generalized for functions of the form f(x)^n where n is a differentiable function of x.

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THE CHAIN

RULE

APRIL 3, 2023
Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the learner shall be able to:


• State the Chain Rule for composite functions
• Illustrate the Chain Rule using the prime notation and
the Leibniz notation
• Solve problems using the Chain Rule
Let’s Think

Give the derivative of the following functions


Let’s Think

Give the derivative of the following functions


Definition

Chain Rule
If the function is differentiable at and the function is
differentiable at , then the composite function is
differentiable at and
Illustration
In using the Chain Rule, we work from the outside to the inside.

outer evaluated derivative evaluated derivative


function at inner of outer at inner of inner
function function function function

Differentiate the outer function [at the inner function ], then


multiply the derivative of the inner function .
Example 1

Differentiate
Solution (Example 1)

Differentiate
Example 2

Let and and

Apply chain rule to obtain


Solution (Example 2)

Evaluate and since


Definition

Chain Rule in Leibniz Notation


If the function and are both differentiable functions,
then
Example 3

Differentiate .
Solution (Example 3)

Differentiate .

Let
Solution (Example 3)
Example 4

Find using the Chain Rule if


Solution (Example 4)

Given:
Let ;
Solution (Example 4)
Example 5

If find .
Solution:
Let ;
Generalized Power Rule

Let where is a differentiable function of given by .


Then by Chain Rule,
Example 6

What is the derivative of ?


Solution: Using the generalized power rule, we have
Example 7

Find if .
Solution: By generalized power rule
Example 8

Evaluate if
Solution:

Note:
Your Turn

Use the Chain Rule to find .


Remember

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