How Do First and Second Derivatives Impact Problem Solving?

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How would someone answer derivative question
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I'd start by determining $h'(x)$ and $h''(x)$ in terms of $f(x)$, $g(x)$, and their respective 1st and 2nd derivatives.
 
Your reasoning looks sound to me. (Yes)
 
skeeter said:
I'd start by determining $h'(x)$ and $h''(x)$ in terms of $f(x)$, $g(x)$, and their respective 1st and 2nd derivatives.
is this correct?
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I merged the two threads on the same problem, and I have no iea why the posts weren't sorted correctly in chronological order.