Derivative of a Composite Power

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Derivative of a Composite Power

For:

$$y=[u(x)]^n$$

$$\frac{dy}{dx}=nu^{n-1}\frac{du}{dx}$$

Usage

- Used for powers of functions rather than powers of $$x$$ alone.

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