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The following table lists the value of functions f and h, and of their derivatives, f' and h', for x = -1....

The following table lists the value of functions f and h, and of their derivatives, f' and h', for x = -1.
x f(x) h(x) f'(x) h'(x)
-1 5 2 -3 -3
Evaluate d/dx [f(x) - 3h(x) + 1] at x = -1.

Answer

To evaluate the derivative d/dx [f(x) - 3h(x) + 1] at x = -1, we use the linearity of derivatives:

  1. The derivative of f(x) is f'(x).
  2. The derivative of -3h(x) is -3h'(x).
  3. The derivative of the constant 1 is 0.

Thus, d/dx [f(x) - 3h(x) + 1] = f'(x) - 3h'(x).

Substitute the given values for x = -1:

  1. f'(x) = -3
  2. h'(x) = -3

Therefore, f'(x) - 3h'(x) = -3 - 3(-3) = -3 + 9 = 6.

The value of the derivative at x = -1 is 6.

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