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 - Exercise Set 2.2 - Page 242: 105

Answer

First find f(x+h) by substituting (x+h) for x in the function's equation. Then subtract f(x). Simplify and then factor out h from the resulting numerator. Then cancel out the factored h from the numerator with the h in the denominator to get your answer.

Work Step by Step

Use the differenc equotient expression to describe how to solve for a functions difference quotient in your own words as above.
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