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If f is the function whose graph is shown, let h(x) = f(f(x)) and g(x) = f(x2).

I am having problems with g'(2).

If f is the function whose graph is shown, let h(x) = f(f(x)) and g(x) = f(x2). I-example-1
User ChenZ
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By the chain rule,


g(x)=f(x^2)\implies g'(x)=2xf'(x^2)

so


g'(2)=2*2* f'(2^2)=4f'(4)

You were able to find
h'(2)=f'(f(2))* f'(2), which requires knowing both
f(2) and
f'(2). Do you also happen to know
f(4) and
f'(4)?
User Maysara
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