Calculus

Cover single-variable foundations, multivariable differentiation, approximation, and optimization.

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Instructions

  1. State dimensions for vector and matrix derivatives.
  2. Separate method-selection errors from algebra errors.

Ordered items

  1. Single-variable calculus foundation checkCalculus · Easy · 24 min · External
  2. Jacobian and chain ruleCalculus · Medium · 10 min · Original
  3. Critical points and constrained domain boundariesCalculus · Medium · 14 min · External
  4. Multivariable chain rule under a change of variablesCalculus · Medium · 10 min · External
  5. Lagrange multiplier equations and tangent geometryCalculus · Medium · 10 min · External
  6. Total differentials and implicit differentiationCalculus · Medium · 10 min · External
  7. Matrix gradient and HessianCalculus · Medium · 10 min · Original

Completion

Derive gradients, Jacobians, Hessians, and constrained first-order conditions without relying on source notation.

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