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special case

[special case|special case] The general case of the chain rule is stated after deriving a special case, and then applied to other composite functions.

Mechanism

special case The general case of the chain rule is stated after deriving a special case, and then applied to other composite functions.

Causes

special case The special case was determined above through derivation. The general case is stated and applied to other composite functions.

Effects

The special case special case applies to composite functions where the chain rule has been derived. This special case enables the general application of the rule to other composite functions.