Let $f(u) = u^3$ and $g(x) = u = 3x^4 + 1$. Find $(f \circ g)'(1)$. $(f \circ g)'(1) = $ (Type an exact answer.)
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Step 1: Find g(1) To find g(1), we substitute x=1 into the expression for g(x): g(1) = 3(1)^4 + 1 = 3(1) + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4 Show more…
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