SOLUTION: Find and simplify the difference quotient f(x+h)-f(x)/h for the function f(x) = x^2 + 3.

Question 1113382: Find and simplify the difference quotient f(x+h)-f(x)/h for the function f(x) = x^2 + 3.
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In Calculus I, you will learn about the derivative (= rate of change) of a function. This problem is leading up to the basis for the derivative, where one finds the limit of (f(x+h)-f(x))/h as h�>0 (here it would be 2x because h vanishes as h�>0).

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