INCORRECT ***Remember that the derivative of a lone integer is 0!***
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
INCORRECT ***Don’t forget to distribute!***
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
INCORRECT ***Watch your signs when taking the derivative of trig functions!***
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
CONGRATS! NOW LET’S LEARN THE CHAIN RULE!
What is chain rule? •
Objective of the Chain Rule The Chain Rule is used when a simple derivative can not be taken for a function because the function is too complex and not easily factorable, or when the function is not common, such as trig functions, and e & ln functions. The Chain Rule makes life easier for everyone!
How to find the “inside” function or g(x)
Recognizing the outside function or f(x)
First Example: Chain Rule with Exponents Let’s get started! Click the button to start learning
2. ) Take the derivative of ONLY the outer function and leave the inner function alone. 3. ) Find the derivative of the INNER function.
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INCORRECT
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
Second Example: Chain Rule with Root Functions Let’s get started! Click the button to start learning
1. ) Rewrite the function to understand what you have: 3. ) Take the derivative of ONLY the outer function and leave the inner function alone. 4. ) Find the derivative of the INNER function.
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INCORRECT ***Don’t forget to first rewrite the function to be able to determine the outside function!***
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
Third Example: Chain Rule with Trig Functions Let’s get started! Click the button to start learning
2. ) Take the derivative of ONLY the outer function and leave the inner function alone. 3. ) Find the derivative of the INNER function.
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INCORRECT ***Don’t forget to include the derivative of the inside function!***
CORRECT I’m Lovin’ It
Common Errors and Mistakes •
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