SOLUTION: How do I determine the difference quotient (simplify when possible)? g(x) = x^2

Question 1095036: How do I determine the difference quotient (simplify when possible)?
g(x) = x^2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First compute g(x+h):

Replace every x with x+h

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Now find the Difference Quotient:

Note how the x^2 terms subtract and cancel

Factor out the GCF h

Divide the h terms and cancel

Simplify

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So when everything is fully simplified, the final answer is
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