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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.7.25c

Derivatives using tables Let h(x)=f(g(x))h(x)=f(g(x)) and p(x)=g(f(x))p(x)=g(f(x)). Use the table to compute the following derivatives.
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c. p′(4)p^{\(\prime\)}\(\left\)(4\(\right\))

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Identify the function composition for p(x) = g(f(x)). We need to find the derivative p'(x) using the chain rule.
Apply the chain rule for derivatives: If p(x) = g(f(x)), then p'(x) = g'(f(x)) * f'(x).
Evaluate f(x) at x = 4 to find f(4). Use the table to find the value of f(4).
Use the table to find f'(4), the derivative of f at x = 4.
Substitute f(4) into g'(f(x)) to find g'(f(4)) using the table, then multiply g'(f(4)) by f'(4) to find p'(4).

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Chain Rule

The Chain Rule is a fundamental theorem in calculus used to differentiate composite functions. It states that if a function h(x) is composed of two functions f and g, such that h(x) = f(g(x)), then the derivative h'(x) can be found using the formula h'(x) = f'(g(x)) * g'(x). This rule is essential for calculating derivatives of functions that are nested within each other.
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Derivative Notation

Derivative notation, such as f'(x) or p'(4), represents the rate of change of a function at a specific point. The notation p'(4) indicates the derivative of the function p(x) evaluated at x = 4. Understanding this notation is crucial for interpreting the results of differentiation and applying them to specific values.
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Function Evaluation

Function evaluation involves substituting a specific value into a function to determine its output. For example, evaluating p(4) means substituting 4 into the function p(x) to find its value. This concept is important when calculating derivatives, as it often requires evaluating the original functions at certain points to find the necessary derivatives for applying the Chain Rule.
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