Understanding the Chain Rule for Derivatives

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The discussion centers on the application of the chain rule for derivatives, specifically addressing the equation dw/dy * dy/dt = (-2)t^(-3) * dy/dt. Participants express confusion regarding the lack of a clearly stated problem and the discrepancies in the presented solution. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the chain rule in calculus and its implications in solving derivative problems accurately.

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My dought is about if
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,dw/dy*dy/dt = (-2)t^(-3)*dy/dt
 
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Why is your working under copyright? And why does the solution look nothing like that? And why is there no problem stated?
 

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