A student reasons that the functions f(x) = ln[5(x 2 + 3) 4 ] and g(x) =

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A student reasons that the functions f(x) = ln[5(x2 + 3)4] and g(x) = 4 ln(x2 + 3) must have the same derivative since he has entered f(x), g(x), f′(x), and g′(x) into a graphing calculator, but only three graphs appear (see the figure). Is his reasoning correct? Are f′(x) and g′(x) the same function? Explain.

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College Mathematics For Business Economics, Life Sciences, And Social Sciences

ISBN: 978-0134674148

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Authors: Raymond Barnett, Michael Ziegler, Karl Byleen, Christopher Stocker

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