If f(x) = g(h(x)), h(5) = 7, h’(7) = 12, and g’(7) = 1/2 , compute f’(5)

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Hi Carolann R., This problem uses the Chain Rule which says f '(x) = g'(h(x)) (h'(x)). Fill in x = 5 in this formula. Then substitute the values they gave you in the problem as needed. Tom S.