Finding the derivative of g(x)

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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.
 
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
 
^ 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
 
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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