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Chain Rule for Derivatives, with Product Rule Instructional VideoChain Rule for Derivatives, with Product Rule Instructional Video
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Krista King Math
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11th - Higher Ed
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Media Length
9:11
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Duration
10 mins
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2012
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Chain Rule for Derivatives, with Product Rule

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Unchain the product rule. The 10th video in a series of 31 provides an example of the chain rule in conjunction with the product rule. Using a binomial and a trinomial raised to powers as factors, the presenter works through the process of the chain rule, explaining each step along the way.

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Concepts

chain rule, derivatives, product rule

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide more basic examples for those that struggle with keeping up with the example

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should know the chain and product rules
  • Class members should be comfortable with simplifying complex expressions
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Begins with an easily understood summary of the chain rule
  • Uses colors to highlight individual functions

Cons

  • None

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