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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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3장, 문제 3.6.68

Finding Derivative Values


In Exercises 67–72, find the value of (f ∘ g)' at the given value of x.


f(u) = 1 − (1/u), u = g(x) = (1 / (1 − x)), x = −1

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First, understand that you need to find the derivative of the composition of two functions, (f ∘ g)(x), which is f(g(x)).
Identify the functions involved: f(u) = 1 - (1/u) and g(x) = 1 / (1 - x).
Apply the chain rule for derivatives, which states that the derivative of a composition of functions (f ∘ g)'(x) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x).
Calculate g'(x) by differentiating g(x) = 1 / (1 - x). Use the quotient rule or recognize it as a power function to find g'(x).
Calculate f'(u) by differentiating f(u) = 1 - (1/u). Use the power rule to find f'(u). Then evaluate f'(g(x)) at x = -1 using the values obtained from the previous steps.

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Chain Rule

The Chain Rule is a fundamental theorem in calculus used to differentiate composite functions. It states that if you have a function f(g(x)), the derivative can be found by multiplying the derivative of the outer function f with the derivative of the inner function g. This rule is essential for finding the derivative of functions where one function is nested within another.
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Evaluating Derivatives

Evaluating derivatives involves calculating the slope of a function at a specific point. In this context, after applying the Chain Rule, you will need to substitute the given value of x into the derivative expression to find the specific value of (f ∘ g)' at that point. This step is critical for obtaining the final answer.
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