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    Feb 5, 2011, 01:44 PM
    Difference Quotient
    Compute and simplify the difference quotient [f(x + h) - f(x)]/h.
    f(x) = 1x2 + 6x - 14
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    Feb 5, 2011, 02:46 PM



    Now, simplify. When you're finished, you should have the derivative of . Which is 2x+h+6. If h=0, then you have the derivative of f(x).
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