Math Problem Statement

Suppose that f(5) = 1, f '(5) = 7, g(5) = −4, and g'(5) = 5. Find the following values. (a) (fg)'(5)

(b)

f g

'(5)

(c)

g f

'(5)

Solution

To solve for the derivative of the product and quotient of the functions ff and gg at x=5x = 5, we will use the following differentiation rules:

  1. Product Rule for (fg)(fg)':
    (fg)=fg+fg(fg)' = f'g + fg'

  2. Quotient Rule for (fg)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)':
    (fg)=fgfgg2\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)' = \frac{f'g - fg'}{g^2}

Now let's solve each part:

(a) (fg)(5)(fg)'(5)

Using the Product Rule: (fg)(5)=f(5)g(5)+f(5)g(5)(fg)'(5) = f'(5)g(5) + f(5)g'(5) Substitute the given values: (fg)(5)=7(4)+1(5)=28+5=23(fg)'(5) = 7(-4) + 1(5) = -28 + 5 = -23

Thus, (fg)(5)=23(fg)'(5) = -23.


(b) (fg)(5)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(5)

Using the Quotient Rule: (fg)(5)=f(5)g(5)f(5)g(5)g(5)2\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(5) = \frac{f'(5)g(5) - f(5)g'(5)}{g(5)^2} Substitute the given values: (fg)(5)=7(4)1(5)(4)2=28516=3316\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(5) = \frac{7(-4) - 1(5)}{(-4)^2} = \frac{-28 - 5}{16} = \frac{-33}{16}

Thus, (fg)(5)=3316\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(5) = \frac{-33}{16}.


(c) (gf)(5)\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)'(5)

Using the Quotient Rule again for (gf)\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)': (gf)(5)=g(5)f(5)g(5)f(5)f(5)2\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)'(5) = \frac{g'(5)f(5) - g(5)f'(5)}{f(5)^2} Substitute the given values: (gf)(5)=5(1)(4)(7)(1)2=5+281=33\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)'(5) = \frac{5(1) - (-4)(7)}{(1)^2} = \frac{5 + 28}{1} = 33

Thus, (gf)(5)=33\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)'(5) = 33.


Final Answers:

(a) (fg)(5)=23(fg)'(5) = -23

(b) (fg)(5)=3316\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)'(5) = \frac{-33}{16}

(c) (gf)(5)=33\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)'(5) = 33

Let me know if you want further details on any step. Here are some follow-up questions to practice related concepts:

  1. What is the product rule for three functions?
  2. How do you derive the quotient rule?
  3. What happens to the quotient rule if g(5)=0g(5) = 0?
  4. Can you apply the chain rule with these functions? If so, how?
  5. How would these derivatives change if we had higher-order derivatives?

Tip: The product rule is useful even when dealing with more complex combinations of functions, like compositions or multi-variable cases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Product Rule
Quotient Rule
Differentiation

Formulas

(fg)' = f'g + fg'
(f/g)' = (f'g - fg') / g^2
(g/f)' = (g'f - gf') / f^2

Theorems

Product Rule
Quotient Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Level Calculus