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Unit 3: Derivatives: chain rule and other advanced topics

1,600 possible mastery points

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The chain rule tells us how to find the derivative of a composite function. This is an exceptionally useful rule, as it opens up a whole world of functions (and equations!) we can now differentiate. Also learn how to use all the different derivative rules together in a thoughtful and strategic manner.
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 640 Mastery points
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 640 Mastery points
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