If h(x) = f(x)g(x), we know h' = f'g+fg. Take another derivative and show that h" = f"g+2f'g' + fg". (Show means, do the computation and then notice that h" is indeed what it is supposed to be.) Show your work. Find a similar formula for h". Show your work.

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Chapter3: The Derivative
Section3.5: Graphical Differentiation
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(a) If h(x) = f(x)g(x), we know h' = f'g+fg'. Take another derivative and show
that h" = f"g+2f'g' + fg". (Show means, do the computation and then notice
that h" is indeed what it is supposed to be.) Show your work.
(b) Find a similar formula for h"". Show your work.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) If h(x) = f(x)g(x), we know h' = f'g+fg'. Take another derivative and show that h" = f"g+2f'g' + fg". (Show means, do the computation and then notice that h" is indeed what it is supposed to be.) Show your work. (b) Find a similar formula for h"". Show your work.
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