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Theorem. Let F be the composition of two differentiable functions ƒ and g; F(x) = ƒ(g(x)). Then F is differentiable and

For each of the following functions, identify the inner function g(x) and the outer function ƒ(x).

The Chain Rule

Chain Linkage

Theorem. Let F be the composition of two differentiable functions ƒ and g; F(x) = ƒ(g(x)). Then F is differentiable and

For each of the following functions, identify the inner function g(x) and the outer function ƒ(x).

The Chain Rule

Chain Linkage

Theorem. Let F be the composition of two differentiable functions ƒ and g; F(x) = ƒ(g(x)). Then F is differentiable and

For each of the following functions, identify the inner function g(x) and the outer function ƒ(x).

The Chain Rule

Chain Linkage

Now, let's find the derivative of F(x) in each of these cases.

A little extra practice ...

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