MHB Derivative of f(x), g(x) and h(x) from Calculus Problem A.1: Solve Urgent"

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The discussion focuses on finding the derivative λ0(x) of the function λ(x) = f(x) · g(x) + f(x) · h(x) − g(x) · h(x) using calculus rules. Participants highlight the application of the sum and product rules for differentiation, leading to the expression for the derivative. The functions f(x), g(x), and h(x) are briefly described, with f(x) and h(x) being linear functions and g(x) represented as a semicircle. There is some confusion regarding the classification of g(x) as a line segment, but it is humorously noted as an "honorary line segment." The thread emphasizes the importance of correctly applying calculus principles to solve the problem.
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Please also solve this :

Let f(x), g(x) and h(x) be the functions from Problem A.1. Find the derivative λ0(x) of the following function with respect to x:

λ(x) = f(x) · g(x) + f(x) · h(x) − g(x) · h(x)Note: here problem A.1 is the upper problem.Please solve both the problem.
 
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Please also solve this :

Let f(x), g(x) and h(x) be the functions from Problem A.1. Find the derivative λ0(x) of the following function with respect to x:

λ(x) = f(x) · g(x) + f(x) · h(x) − g(x) · h(x)Note: here problem A.1 is the upper problem.Please solve both the problem.
What have you done so far?
 
That's a pretty straight forward problem. Using the "sum rule", that (f+ g)'= f'+ g', and the "product rule", that (fg)'= f'g+ fg' the derivative of fg+ fh- gh is f'g+ fg'+ f'h+ fh'- g'h- gh'.

You should see immediately that f'= h'= 1. What is g'?
 
f(x)= x- 2. That line segment starts at (2, 0) and ends at (4, 2). What is the length of that line segment?

h(x)= x- 6. That line segment starts at (8, 2) and ends at (10, 6). What is the length of that line segment?

g(x) is a semi-circle with end points (4, 2) and (8, 2). What is its radius? What is its circumference?
 
Since when is a semicircle a line segment?
 
For this problem it was an honorary line segment!