SOLUTION: Given f(x) = 3x + 5 and g(x) = 4 - x² find f(a+h) - f(a)/h

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Question 888809: Given f(x) = 3x + 5 and g(x) = 4 - x² find
f(a+h) - f(a)/h

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given f(x) = 3x + 5 and g(x) = 4 - x² find
f(a+h) - f(a)/h
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f(a+h) = 3(a+h)+5 = 3a + 3h + 5
f(a) = 3a + 5
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f(a+h)-f(a) = 3h
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[f(a+h)-f(a)]/h = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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