SOLUTION: I need help trying to find the difference quotient with this function: 3-5x^2

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Question 210391: I need help trying to find the difference quotient with this function: 3-5x^2
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f%28x%29=3-5x%5E2
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DQ=%28f%28x%2Bh%29-f%28x%29%29%2Fh
DQ=%283-5%28x%2Bh%29%5E2-%283-5x%5E2%29%29%2Fh
DQ=%283-5%28x%5E2%2B2hx%2Bh%5E2%29-3%2B5x%5E2%29%2Fh
DQ=%283-5x%5E2-10hx-5h%5E2-3%2B5x%5E2%29%2Fh
DQ=%28-10hx-5h%5E2%29%2Fh
highlight%28DQ=-10x-5h%29
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