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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 am having problems with g (2). class=

Verified Answer :

By the chain rule,

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

so

\(g'(2)=2\times2\times f'(2^2)=4f'(4)\)

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