College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 237: 7

Answer

difference quotient, (x+h), f(x), h, h

Work Step by Step

The expression given is called the difference quotient of the function f. We find this expression by replacing x with h each time x appears in the function's equation. Then we subtract f(x). After simplifying, we factor h from the numerator and divide out identical factors of h in the numerator and denominator.
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