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Write the composite function in the form $ f(g(x)). $ [Identify the inner function $ u = g(x) $ and the outer function $ y = f(u). $ ] Then find the derivative $ dy/ dx. $$ y = \tan \pi x $
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$ In this case, the inner function $ g(x) = \pi x $ and the outer function $ f(u) = \tan u. $ Show more…
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