Math Problem Statement

Suppose that the functions f and g and their derivatives with respect to x have the following values at the given values of x. Find the derivative of f(g(x)) at x = 4 using the provided table.

Solution

The problem asks to find the derivative of f(g(x))f(g(x)) at x=4x = 4 using the chain rule. Let's break it down step by step using the provided table.

Step 1: Recall the Chain Rule

The derivative of f(g(x))f(g(x)) with respect to xx is given by: ddx[f(g(x))]=f(g(x))g(x)\frac{d}{dx}[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)

Step 2: Use the Given Values from the Table

At x=4x = 4:

  • g(4)=3g(4) = 3
  • f(g(4))=f(3)=16f'(g(4)) = f'(3) = 16
  • g(4)=4g'(4) = -4

Step 3: Apply the Chain Rule

Now substitute the values into the chain rule expression: ddx[f(g(x))]x=4=f(g(4))g(4)=f(3)g(4)=16(4)=64\frac{d}{dx}[f(g(x))] \bigg|_{x=4} = f'(g(4)) \cdot g'(4) = f'(3) \cdot g'(4) = 16 \cdot (-4) = -64

Step 4: Conclusion

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Chain Rule

Formulas

d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12