SOLUTION: In College Algebra we begin to work with and simplify the difference quotient, which is given by the formula f(x+h)-f(x). Find the difference quotient for the following function

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Question 1006174: In College Algebra we begin to work with and simplify the difference quotient, which is given by the formula f(x+h)-f(x). Find the difference quotient for the following function by completing the following steps:

f(x)=5x-4

1. Find f(x + h) = __________________________



2. Find f(x) = ____________________________



3. Find f(x+h) – f(x) = ______________________



4. Find = ______________________

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





The difference quotient then is formed as .

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