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Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
AP Calculus AB — Note Packet
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Key Terms
Chain Rule
The rule for differentiating a ________ function, where you differentiate the outside, leave the inside alone, and multiply by the derivative of the inside.
Composite Function
A function within another function, like a Russian nesting doll, composed of an inner and an ________ function.
Implicit Differentiation
A technique used to find dy/dx when 'y' is ________ up with 'x' in an equation, requiring the Chain Rule for 'y' terms.
Inverse Function (Derivative of)
The derivative of an inverse function at a point (b,a) is the ________ of the slope of the original function at the corresponding point (a,b).
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Special inverse functions like arcsin(x) or arctan(x) that have their own derivative rules, which still require the ________ Rule.
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