SOLUTION: Suppose the function is f(x) = 3/x. Find and simplify f(a+h) - f(a).

SOLUTION: Suppose the function is f(x) = 3/x. Find and simplify f(a+h) - f(a).

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Question 1169094: Suppose the function is f(x) = 3/x. Find and simplify f(a+h) - f(a).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitution and then some simple algebra steps

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and you do a few simple algebra steps to simplify.
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