In this chapter, we review all the functions necessary to study calculus. We define polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

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Learning Objectives 3.6.1 State the chain rule for the composition of two functions. 3.6.2 Apply the chain rule together with the power rule. 3.6.3 Apply the chain rule and the product/quotient …

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