Math Problem Statement

Use the chart to find h'(2) in simplest form, where h(x) = f(g(x)).

Solution

To find h(2)h'(2) using the given chart and the fact that h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)), we apply the chain rule for derivatives:

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

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Evaluate g(2)g(2): From the chart, g(2)=5g(2) = -5.

  2. Evaluate g(2)g'(2): From the chart, g(2)=4g'(2) = -4.

  3. Evaluate f(g(2))f'(g(2)): Since g(2)=5g(2) = -5, we find f(5)f'(-5) from the chart. From the chart, f(5)=7f'(-5) = 7.

  4. Combine results: Using the chain rule formula: h(2)=f(g(2))g(2)h'(2) = f'(g(2)) \cdot g'(2) Substituting the values: h(2)=f(5)g(2)=7(4)=28h'(2) = f'(-5) \cdot g'(2) = 7 \cdot (-4) = -28

Final Answer:

h(2)=28h'(2) = -28

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the general application of the chain rule in composite functions?
  2. How would the process change if h(x)=g(f(x))h(x) = g(f(x))?
  3. Can you explain the significance of the derivative of g(x)g(x) in this problem?
  4. What happens to h(x)h'(x) if g(x)g'(x) is zero at some point?
  5. How can this method be extended to higher-order derivatives of h(x)h(x)?

Tip:

When dealing with composite functions, always identify the inner and outer functions first to correctly apply the chain rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivative
Chain Rule
Function Composition

Formulas

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

Theorems

Chain Rule for Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12