Math Problem Statement

Use the chart to find h, prime, of, 1h ′ (1) in simplest form. xx f, of, xf(x) f, prime, of, xf ′ (x) g, of, xg(x) g, prime, of, xg ′ (x) 11 minus, 10−10 33 minus, 7−7 77 minus, 7−7 minus, 2−2 minus, 4−4 minus, 5−5 1111 h, of, x, equals, f, of, g, of, x h(x)= f(g(x))

Solution

To solve for h(1)h'(1) using the given chart and the function h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)), we need to apply the chain rule. The chain rule for the derivative of a composition of functions states that:

h(x)=f(g(x))g(x)h'(x) = f'(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)

We are asked to find h(1)h'(1), so we will substitute x=1x = 1 into the equation and use the values from the chart.

Step 1: Find g(1)g(1)

From the chart, we see that: g(1)=7g(1) = 7

Step 2: Find f(g(1))=f(7)f'(g(1)) = f'(7)

From the chart, we know: f(7)=5f'(7) = -5

Step 3: Find g(1)g'(1)

From the chart, we see: g(1)=2g'(1) = -2

Step 4: Apply the chain rule

Now, we can plug in the values into the chain rule formula: h(1)=f(g(1))g(1)=f(7)g(1)=(5)(2)=10h'(1) = f'(g(1)) \cdot g'(1) = f'(7) \cdot g'(1) = (-5) \cdot (-2) = 10

Thus, h(1)=10h'(1) = 10.

Would you like further details or clarification on any step?

Here are 5 related questions for you:

  1. How would the result change if g(1)g(1) had a different value?
  2. Can you explain how the chain rule works in more complex compositions of functions?
  3. What if f(x)f(x) had a second derivative—how would you find h(x)h''(x)?
  4. Could the function g(x)g(x) affect the concavity of h(x)h(x)?
  5. How would you interpret h(1)h'(1) in a real-world context if this were a physics problem?

Tip: Always verify both f(x)f'(x) and g(x)g'(x) before applying the chain rule to avoid small mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Chain Rule
Function Composition

Formulas

h'(x) = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Introductory College Calculus