Question

Let f and g be differentiable functions such that
f(1) = 4, g(1) = 3, f'(3) = -5, f'(1) = -4, g'(1) = -3, g'(3) = 2
If H(x) = f(g(x)), then h'(1) =

Answer 1

Remember the chain rule.
L(x)=f(g(x))
L'(x)=f'(g(x))g'(x)

Answer 2

take the derivative of f(g(x)). just treat them like they are variables. so you get:

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

now plug in your x value and evaluate:

h'(1)=f'(g(1))(g'(1))

substitute in values that you know and evaluate again

h'(1)=f'(3)(-3)
h'(1)=(-5)(-3)=15

Answer 3

Suppose f and g are differentiable functions and that (f g) (x)= x^2/x-1, f(4)=2 and f'(4)=3/4 Determine the following a) g(4) and b) g'(4)