Derivatives of Composite Functions: The Chain Rule

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  • Now we know how to take derivatives of polynomials, trig functions, as well as simple products and quotients thereof. But things get trickier than this! We may want to take the derivative of a composite function, where some function is operating on some other function. How can we do this? With the chain rule! It's easier than you think, I promise.
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  • @adenpower249
    @adenpower249 5 років тому +11

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    @nicoleodonnell6287 2 роки тому +7

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  • @siyabongampengu2451
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  • @jeonwoonikki
    @jeonwoonikki Рік тому +4

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    @UnkownUnkown01 Рік тому +3

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      @asdfghjkl-jk6mu 5 місяців тому

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  • @summerbreeze9576
    @summerbreeze9576 2 роки тому +1

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    I got a math test on this and I was out the entire chain rule unit so YOU COMING IN CLUTCH

  • @umabalaraman6662
    @umabalaraman6662 5 років тому +3

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  • @verbon5434
    @verbon5434 2 роки тому

    Great explanation. Thanks Professor Dave.

  • @vunguyen2246
    @vunguyen2246 5 років тому +3

    Chain rule so easyyy! Thank you very much!

  • @SamnissArandeen
    @SamnissArandeen 2 місяці тому

    The Chain Rule is about where my ability to learn calculus in high school and college petered out. Thanks to this tutorial (and a better understanding of recursion in general, plus playing with "chains" in Yugioh), I now fully understand differentiation. Thanks!

  • @jakemartins7883
    @jakemartins7883 5 років тому +17

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  • @jackdosan5447
    @jackdosan5447 Рік тому

    best and most easy explanation of chain rule on the internet!!!! thank you so much :)

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    @amrelsayad7007 6 років тому +15

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      @alfedrale6660 Рік тому

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  • @afrobandit3911
    @afrobandit3911 4 роки тому +10

    in the last comprehension, prof dave i dont understand how u got 5x^6

    • @backtobasicofficial8489
      @backtobasicofficial8489 3 роки тому +5

      Derivative of (Sinx^5) = cosx⁵+ derivate of x⁵= cosx⁵+ 5x⁴ now put that in equation

    • @ash_phoenix3282
      @ash_phoenix3282 3 роки тому

      Same that’s the only thing that I’m confused about

    • @ash_phoenix3282
      @ash_phoenix3282 3 роки тому

      Nvm I figured it out lol

  • @MATOOwasTaken
    @MATOOwasTaken Рік тому +2

    Got a different solution on the last comprehension exercise and thought I misunderstood and got it wrong, turns out I just didn't finish simplifying it (forgot to multiply the (x^2)(5x^4)) to get (5x^6). But I probably wouldn't even have gotten close without this video, so I really gotta say, great explanation!

    • @Ananana243
      @Ananana243 Місяць тому

      Thank you for this comment I was having the Same Problem

  • @matthewphares4588
    @matthewphares4588 8 місяців тому

    Excellent work.

  • @toshguitar5113
    @toshguitar5113 3 роки тому +1

    Well explained

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    @YabetseYoseph-me7iw 7 місяців тому

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  • @jimshtepa5423
    @jimshtepa5423 Рік тому +1

    how do you differentiate if the function is regular function and when it is a composite one? what is the primary characteristic to decide if the function is composite?

  • @AlessandroZir
    @AlessandroZir Рік тому +1

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  • @topiado2073
    @topiado2073 4 роки тому +4

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  • @EugenMarianPopescu
    @EugenMarianPopescu 5 років тому +1

    Awesome!!!

  • @duyanhtran4723
    @duyanhtran4723 6 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @sweets1518
    @sweets1518 Місяць тому

    an amazing video, it has helped me immensely , just one question....where does the 5x^6 come from in the last step of the last question of check understanding ..im a bit confused

  • @NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself
    @NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself Рік тому

    When using the chain rule, I usually prefer to start with the derivative of the inner function. Especially for multiple compositions, it often feels easier to start with the inner most function and work my way out.
    Multiplication of derivatives is commutative.

  • @torvusdog7647
    @torvusdog7647 4 роки тому +9

    Hey Professor, how did you get 5x^6 from x^2? (It's from Checking Comprehension Ex.3) I see you do the Product Rule first and then the Chain Rule but I can't see where it comes from.

    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  4 роки тому +18

      so that's from when you take the derivative of sin x^5, chain rule gives you 5x^4(cos x^5) and then you combine 5x^4 with the x^2 you already have.

    • @torvusdog7647
      @torvusdog7647 4 роки тому +7

      @@ProfessorDaveExplains Thank you very much for your quick response. It was a lot more simple than I thought!

  • @AmanSingh-db3nr
    @AmanSingh-db3nr 3 роки тому +1

    Sir please make videos on total derivatives

  • @Greedexile
    @Greedexile 7 місяців тому

    in the comprehension number 2.) can I factor the coefficient 3 from (-3xsinX + 3cosX) and put it on the left side?

  • @farisalhoutan197
    @farisalhoutan197 2 роки тому

    You are a savior

  • @aselim20.
    @aselim20. 2 роки тому +3

    I took notes.

    • @carultch
      @carultch 2 роки тому +3

      Thankfully there's a replay button.

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    @user-ck2qp8mb1j 8 місяців тому

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  • @mamapapa756
    @mamapapa756 5 років тому +2

    Could explain need of derivative and formation of trigonometric function's derivative a bit more in detail ?

    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  5 років тому +2

      that's in a previous clip! check my math playlist or calculus playlist, should be called something like derivatives of trigonometric functions

  • @aylegs6764
    @aylegs6764 Рік тому

    6:06 would anyone explain why he combines those two terms, they don't seem related to me.

  • @rudranidalvi821
    @rudranidalvi821 4 роки тому +1

    Will you please show the graphical representation for chain rule and product rule

    • @9308323
      @9308323 4 роки тому +2

      Using graphs isn't really the best way to visualize those two. If you want, you can watch 3B1B's video about that: ua-cam.com/video/YG15m2VwSjA/v-deo.html It's also an excellent video, especially if you're a visual learner.

  • @pradyumnamishra4810
    @pradyumnamishra4810 4 роки тому +3

    How did you get that 3cosX in the second example (comprehension).
    Please reply

    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  4 роки тому +7

      that term in brackets is the product rule, the second term is the derivative of 3x, which is 3, times the other term, cos x.

    • @pradyumnamishra4810
      @pradyumnamishra4810 4 роки тому +3

      @@ProfessorDaveExplains thank you

  • @bathtubanarchy
    @bathtubanarchy 11 місяців тому

    I had a lot of trouble understanding the 3rd comprehension question. Even with the answer, I couldn't work backwards through that to see how I was going wrong. I had to find a differentiation calculator which showed how the differentiation rules were applied in a step by step manner to understand how I was going wrong.

  • @ljupcetrninkov4602
    @ljupcetrninkov4602 5 років тому +1

    in the second example wasnt the first one sinx so if the derivative of sin of x is cosx why is it cosx(squared) ??? can someone explain

    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  5 років тому +2

      because it's sin(x^2) so we do the outer function first, sin becomes cos, and then we multiply by the derivative of the inside.

  • @moamensmathsplatform-mmp6483
    @moamensmathsplatform-mmp6483 2 роки тому

    I hope you all the best and I hope you good health . what is the derivative of y with respect to x for y= (x3+2x2+x)^3 ?
    I suggest these steps to find dy by dx
    1. bring down the power in the front of the bracket as a multiplier.
    or bring down the power to the front of the bracket as a multiplier. it is better to put the preposition (in) or (to) in the above sentence .
    2. reduce the power by one
    3. multiply the derivative of the inside function.
    dy/dx = 3 (x3+2x2+x)^2 (3x2+4x+1)
    Would you please recommend and advise me what are the best method to find dy by dx ?
    All the best
    Moamen Saeed Talha

  • @juliaadimarr
    @juliaadimarr 4 роки тому +1

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  • @akahqnqmi
    @akahqnqmi 5 місяців тому

    3rd homework question is a good one

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    @ryanzeng890 3 роки тому +1

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    @ranjeetroy7233 4 роки тому +1

    Please provide video on complex numbers sir

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    @Sara-gr4cq 5 років тому +1

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    • @Sara-gr4cq
      @Sara-gr4cq 5 років тому +1

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    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  5 років тому +2

      these are all in my calculus playlist, as well as the longer mathematics playlist

  • @RadoHudran
    @RadoHudran 2 роки тому

    I'm surprised that you leave the square root in the denominator at 3:34
    Is it so easy he didn't bother showing or why don't we have to do it anymore?

    • @carultch
      @carultch 2 роки тому

      To define "have to" depends on who's asking you to solve the problem. The reason why math teachers have you rationalize the denominator as a standard part of simplifying, is to make the problem more computationally friendly. If you didn't have a calculator, it is much easier to calculate sqrt(3)/3 instead of 1/sqrt(3) by hand, assuming you already know sqrt(3)'s digits.
      It's also easier for a calculator or computer to handle calculations with rationalized denominators. A lot fewer steps, which can make your code run faster, if you've got a programming code that runs hundreds if not thousands of the same calculation.
      In this case, because there is a variable under the square root, it is better to just leave it there. That way, you don't end up with more instances of the variable in your expression. If your goal were to solve for the variable, having fewer instances of it is an advantage.

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  • @tGoldenPhoenix
    @tGoldenPhoenix 2 роки тому

    Done.

  • @clinicalkai2364
    @clinicalkai2364 8 місяців тому

    5:40

  • @The-Cosmos
    @The-Cosmos 4 місяці тому

    d/dx of sin²(x) = sin (2x) 🎉

  • @pencil42_43
    @pencil42_43 7 місяців тому

    W professor

  •  6 років тому +2

    hey can you upload gauss law please

  • @ziyadgafer709
    @ziyadgafer709 2 роки тому

    In the last problem in Checking comprehension why
    (x^2) [cos(sin x^5) . (sin x^5)' ] turned into
    5x^6 cos(sinx^5) . (cos x^5) I mean why the x^2 turned into 5x^6

    • @k.c.3909
      @k.c.3909 9 місяців тому

      maybe i'm late but that happens when u go for derivative of sin x^5, where you apply chain rule to get cos x^5 (x^5)'
      and that derivative of x^5 is 5x^4 which you multiply with that x^2 outside to get that 5x^6

  • @bertfelixumadhay2247
    @bertfelixumadhay2247 2 роки тому

    Where does the 5x^6 came from ?

  • @davedavedavedavedavedavedave
    @davedavedavedavedavedavedave 4 роки тому +2

    my head hurts

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    @AmitGGaming 2 роки тому

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    @drago-ig6ms Рік тому

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  • @mec1789
    @mec1789 Рік тому

    i believe the answer of the 3rd question should have been 5x^4cos(sin(x^5)).(cosx^5)+2x.sinx(sin(x^5)) instead of 5x^6cos(sin(x^5)).(cosx^5)+2x.sinx(sin(x^5))
    i believe you have made a typo

    • @mec1789
      @mec1789 Рік тому

      chances are you wont see this but what ever

    • @legitLUmi
      @legitLUmi 11 місяців тому +1

      Oh I got the same answer as you. Yeah, I think it's a typo.

  • @vinzramirez7011
    @vinzramirez7011 2 роки тому

    Professor Dave, the volume of your videos are relatively too soft. I have noisy ass neighbours and I can only put out that much at maximum with this little pc i got. no earphones at all

  • @Thaumius
    @Thaumius 6 років тому +1

    I'm stuck at finding the derivative of a number to the x

    • @ProfessorDaveExplains
      @ProfessorDaveExplains  6 років тому +2

      derivatives of exponential functions coming up on monday!

    • @gauravchahal5444
      @gauravchahal5444 6 років тому +1

      In a situation where there is an exponential function in the form g(x)= a^f(x), In which a is a real number, the formula for the derivative is as follows.
      g'(x)=a^f(x)*lna*f'(x).
      So you first write the original exponential function down, then you multiply by the ln of the base, and lastly, multiply by the derivative of the exponent. If the exponent was simply x, you would multiply by 1 since that is the derivative of x. If the exponent was 2x, you would multiply by 2. If it was sin x, you would multiply by cos x and so on.

    • @carultch
      @carultch 2 роки тому

      @@reubenmanzo2054 You can differentiate i^x. The OP just limited the statement to real numbers, to keep it simple, as a lot more can happen with complex numbers that you might not anticipate. Therefore, you generally avoid acknowledging that a rule also works for complex numbers if that is beyond the scope of a particular class or topic. You then limit your domain to real numbers so that you don't accidentally give an incorrect statement for how the rule works with complex numbers.
      To differentiate i^x relative to x, you rewrite it in its alternative form of e^((i*pi*x)/2). Define k=i*pi/2, and rewrite as e^(k*x). Now differentiate with the chain rule, and get k*e^(k*x). Recall the value of k, and rewrite. You will get: 1/2*i*pi*e^(1/2*i*pi*x), which you can replace the base e term with the original expression i^x, and write as 1/2*i*pi*i^x.

    • @carultch
      @carultch 2 роки тому

      @@reubenmanzo2054 My method shows that this works if you didn't already have established how to determine ln(i). The k introduction was optional, and I just chose to do that so the equations could be compact in the intermediate steps.

  • @lazygenius6816
    @lazygenius6816 2 роки тому

    Excellent explaining..but my dumb brain only got to understand the musical intro..🤣

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    @kudzanaitsvetai3560 4 роки тому +3

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  • @user-nt7jv8dc4v
    @user-nt7jv8dc4v 2 роки тому

    Jesus Thank you

  • @samuelamosun4659
    @samuelamosun4659 8 місяців тому

    The subtitles won't let me see it

  • @jimnicosia5934
    @jimnicosia5934 Рік тому

    Don't put chains on me.

  • @habibaelhadad1000
    @habibaelhadad1000 2 роки тому

    it’s fine as long as the exponent belongs to R

    • @carultch
      @carultch 2 роки тому +3

      The power rule works for complex exponents as well. They just don't bother teaching this to you in introductory Calculus, to keep it simple.

  • @OkeJariat-zk9tn
    @OkeJariat-zk9tn Рік тому

    Sir please I don't still understand chain rule
    Thanks a lot for the tutors I find it very helpful.