The functions f(x) and g(x) are differentiable. The function h(x) is defined as:h(x)=g(x)−f(x)If f(2)=5, f′(2)=−1, g(2)=−7, and g′(2)=3, what is h′(2)?Simplify any fractions.h′(2)= ____
Q. The functions f(x) and g(x) are differentiable. The function h(x) is defined as:h(x)=g(x)−f(x)If f(2)=5, f′(2)=−1, g(2)=−7, and g′(2)=3, what is h′(2)?Simplify any fractions.h′(2)= ____
Identify Derivative of h(x): Identify the derivative of h(x) using the properties of derivatives.Since h(x)=g(x)−f(x), by the linearity of the derivative, we have h′(x)=g′(x)−f′(x).
Substitute Values for h′(2): Substitute the given values into the derivative of h(x) to find h′(2). We have f′(2)=−1 and g′(2)=3, so h′(2)=g′(2)−f′(2)=3−(−1)=3+1.
Calculate h′(2): Calculate the value of h′(2).h′(2)=3+1=4.
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