To find the derivative \( f'(t) \) of the function \( f(t) = (t^2 + 5t + 4)(7t^2 + 4) \), we will use the product rule of differentiation. The product rule states that if you have a function \( f(t) = u(t) \cdot v(t) \), then the derivative \( f'(t) = u'(t) \cdot v(t) + u(t) \cdot v'(t) \). Here, \( u(t) = t^2 + 5t + 4 \) and \( v(t) = 7t^2 + 4 \). We will first find the derivatives \( u'(t) \) and \( v'(t) \), and then apply the product rule. After finding \( f'(t) \), we will evaluate it at \( t = 3 \) to find \( f'(3) \).
Step 1: Define the Functions and Their Derivatives
Given the function \( f(t) = (t^2 + 5t + 4)(7t^2 + 4) \), we define:
\( u(t) = t^2 + 5t + 4 \)
\( v(t) = 7t^2 + 4 \)
The derivatives are:
\( u'(t) = \frac{d}{dt}(t^2 + 5t + 4) = 2t + 5 \)
\( v'(t) = \frac{d}{dt}(7t^2 + 4) = 14t \)
Step 2: Apply the Product Rule
Using the product rule for differentiation, \( f'(t) = u'(t) \cdot v(t) + u(t) \cdot v'(t) \), we have:
\[
f'(t) = (2t + 5)(7t^2 + 4) + (t^2 + 5t + 4)(14t)
\]
Step 3: Simplify the Expression
Expanding and simplifying the expression for \( f'(t) \):
\[
f'(t) = 14t(t^2 + 5t + 4) + (2t + 5)(7t^2 + 4)
\]