Finding the derivative of g(x)

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In summary, the problem asked for the value of g'(0.1), which is equivalent to f'(0.3) multiplied by 3, using the chain rule. The given table provides the values of f'(x), so g'(0.1) can be calculated as 3*f'(0.3), which equals 3*1.096 = 3.288.
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Homework Statement



Let f(x) be a continuous and differentiable function on the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, and let g(x)=f(3x). The table below gives values of f'(x), the derivative of f(x). What is the value of g'(0.1)?

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g(0.1) = f(3(0.1))
g(0.1) = f(0.3)
g'(0.1) = f'(0.3)
g'(0.1) = 1.096

Did I do the problem correctly? Thanks!
 
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Look correct assuming the picture and problems statement are what you have shown.
 
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I think the answer should be E. g'(x) = 3*f'(3x). So, g'(0.1)=3*f'(0.3)=3*1.096=3.288
 
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^ Actually that's correct because of the chain rule (haven't taken calculus in 5 years lol)

g(x) = f(u), where u = 3x so
g'(x) = f'(u)du = f'(3x)*3
 
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shuohg said:
I think the answer should be E. g'(x) = 3*f'(3x). So, g'(0.1)=3*f'(0.3)=3*1.096=3.288

tazzzdo said:
^ Actually that's correct because of the chain rule (haven't taken calculus in 5 years lol)

g(x) = f(u), where u = 3x so
g'(x) = f'(u)du = f'(3x)*3



Thank you guys!
Forgot to use chain rule, thought I could just multiply 3*(0.3)
 

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