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

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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d. p′(2)p^{\(\prime\)}\(\left\)(2\(\right\))

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Identify that you need to find the derivative of the composite function p(x) = g(f(x)) at x = 2, which is p'(2).
Recall the chain rule for derivatives, which states that if you have a composite function p(x) = g(f(x)), then the derivative p'(x) = g'(f(x)) * f'(x).
Evaluate f(x) at x = 2 using the table to find f(2). This will give you the input for g'.
Use the table to find g'(f(2)), which is the derivative of g at the point f(2).
Find f'(2) using the table, which is the derivative of f at x = 2. Multiply g'(f(2)) by f'(2) to get p'(2).

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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'(2), represents the rate of change of a function with respect to its variable. The notation p'(2) specifically indicates the derivative of the function p evaluated at the point x = 2. Understanding this notation is crucial for interpreting and calculating derivatives accurately.
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Function Composition

Function composition occurs when one function is applied to the result of another function. In the context of the question, h(x) = f(g(x)) and p(x) = g(f(x)) are examples of composed functions. Recognizing how to work with composed functions is vital for applying the Chain Rule and finding derivatives of such functions.
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