Chain Rule - Worksheet 8 - 12th Grade
HardApply the chain rule to differentiate composite functions (Hard)
27 problems · 25-30 minutes · Skills: derivatives, chain rule, calculus
About This Worksheet
This hard-level worksheet contains 27 problems designed for 12th Grade students practicing chain rule. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.
The Chain Rule is arguably the most important and most used differentiation rule in calculus. Almost every interesting function is a composition of simpler functions, and the Chain Rule is the tool for differentiating them. It underlies related rates, implicit differentiation, and the substitution technique in integration.
- Apply the Chain Rule to differentiate composite functions
- Identify the inner and outer functions in a composition and apply the Chain Rule correctly
- Combine the Chain Rule with the Product and Quotient Rules to differentiate complex expressions
- Apply the Chain Rule multiple times to differentiate compositions of three functions
- Use the Chain Rule to differentiate implicitly defined functions
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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