Math Problem Statement

Let f be a differentiable function with f(2) = 1, f'(2) = -6, f(5) = 1, and f'(5) = 5. Let the function g(x) = f(2x^2 - 3). Write the equation of the line tangent to the graph of g at the point where x = 2.

Solution

The problem in the image is asking to find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of g(x)=f(2x23)g(x) = f(2x^2 - 3) at the point where x=2x = 2.

Given Information:

  • f(2)=1f(2) = 1, f(2)=6f'(2) = -6, f(5)=1f(5) = 1, and f(5)=5f'(5) = 5.
  • g(x)=f(2x23)g(x) = f(2x^2 - 3).

We are tasked with finding the equation of the tangent line to g(x)g(x) at x=2x = 2.

Steps:

  1. Find the point on the curve:

    We know that the tangent line is calculated at x=2x = 2. First, evaluate g(2)g(2): g(2)=f(2(2)23)=f(83)=f(5)g(2) = f(2(2)^2 - 3) = f(8 - 3) = f(5) From the given information, f(5)=1f(5) = 1. So, g(2)=1g(2) = 1 Hence, the point of tangency is (2,1)(2, 1).

  2. Find the derivative of g(x)g(x):

    To find the slope of the tangent line, we need g(x)g'(x), the derivative of g(x)=f(2x23)g(x) = f(2x^2 - 3).

    Using the chain rule: g(x)=f(2x23)ddx(2x23)g'(x) = f'(2x^2 - 3) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(2x^2 - 3) The derivative of 2x232x^2 - 3 is 4x4x. Therefore, g(x)=f(2x23)4xg'(x) = f'(2x^2 - 3) \cdot 4x

    Now, substitute x=2x = 2 into g(x)g'(x): g(2)=f(2(2)23)4(2)=f(5)8g'(2) = f'(2(2)^2 - 3) \cdot 4(2) = f'(5) \cdot 8 From the given information, f(5)=5f'(5) = 5. Thus, g(2)=58=40g'(2) = 5 \cdot 8 = 40

  3. Write the equation of the tangent line:

    The tangent line has the form: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) where (x1,y1)=(2,1)(x_1, y_1) = (2, 1) and m=40m = 40. Substituting these values: y1=40(x2)y - 1 = 40(x - 2) Simplifying: y=40(x2)+1=40x80+1=40x79y = 40(x - 2) + 1 = 40x - 80 + 1 = 40x - 79

Final Answer:

The equation of the tangent line is y=40x79y = 40x - 79.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does the chain rule apply to functions within functions, like in this problem?
  2. What is the significance of the derivative in finding a tangent line?
  3. How would the problem change if g(x)g(x) was a different composition of functions?
  4. Can you find the tangent line to the graph of g(x)g(x) at x=1x = 1?
  5. How does knowing the values of f(x)f'(x) help in solving the problem?

Tip: Always verify the function composition and derivative steps when using the chain rule, especially when evaluating complex expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Tangent Line
Chain Rule

Formulas

g'(x) = f'(2x^2 - 3) * d/dx(2x^2 - 3)
Tangent Line Formula: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 12 or early college level