
Julia C.
asked 02/21/22If H(x) = g(f(x)), find H'(1)
f(x) f(1)=3 f(2)=1 f(3)=7
g(x) g(1)=2 g(2)=8 g(3)=2
f'(x) f'(1)=4 f'(2)=5 f'(3)=7
g'(x) g'(1)=6 g'(2)=7 g'(3)=9
If H(x) = g(f(x)), find H'(1)
I know I have to use chain rule but I am confused by the steps I think I am setting it up wrong.
1 Expert Answer

Shivani N. answered 02/21/22
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f(x) f(1)=3 f(2)=1 f(3)=7
g(x) g(1)=2 g(2)=8 g(3)=2
f'(x) f'(1)=4 f'(2)=5 f'(3)=7
g'(x) g'(1)=6 g'(2)=7 g'(3)=9
If H(x) = g(f(x)), find H'(1)
Per the Chain Rule: The derivative of a composite function g(f(x)) = g'(f(x)) * f'(x)
Because H(x) = g(f(x)) --> H'(x) = g'(f(x))*f'(x)
Therefore, H'(1) = g'(f(1))*f'(1)
Per the values given: f(1) = 3 and f'(1) = 4
Substitution of the values --> H'(1) = g'(f(1))*f'(1) = g'(3)*(4)
Per the values given: g'(3) = 9
Substitution --> H'(1) = g'(f(1))*f'(1) = g'(3)*(4) = (9)*(4) = 36
Final Answer: H'(1) = 36
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Mark M.
How are you setting it up?02/21/22