Chain rule for multivariable functions

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With a single variable function the chain rule tells us that [math]\displaystyle{ [f(g(x))]' = g'(x)f'(g(x)) }[/math]. For multivariable functions the idea is the same, it's still a product of derivatives. Both functions have to be differentiable for the chain rule to work.