AP Calculus Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit & Inverse Functions

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Learn how to ace your next AP Calc Exam. Study all the important terms and derivative rules. Master taking and interpreting derivatives in context.

📚 Read: Unit 3 Overview
❗ Give yourself a pretest: Write down all the different derivative rules you can remember. Give special attention to ones you’re not sure about!
📚 Read: The Chain Rule
🎥 Watch: The Chain Rule
📚 Read: Implicit Differentiation
🎥 Watch: Implicit Derivatives
📚 Read: Differentiating Inverse Functions
📚 Read: Differentiating Inverse Trigonometric Functions
📚 Read: Selecting Procedures for Calculating Derivatives
🎥 Watch: Interpreting Derivatives through Tables and Graphs
📚 Read: Calculating Higher-Order Derivatives
🎥 Watch and Practice: Practicing Derivative Rules
❗ Quiz yourself: See if you can write down all the rules of derivatives you just learned.
🕹️ Play: Unit 3 Trivia

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