SOLUTION: Suppose f(5)=7 and f(5.3)=7.9, approximate f'(5)
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Question 916767: Suppose f(5)=7 and f(5.3)=7.9, approximate f'(5)
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I am very grateful for all your help. Yours Faithfully, Michael. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Suppose f(5)=7 and f(5.3)=7.9, approximate f'(5)
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Your have two points:: (5,7) and (5.3,7.9)
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slope = (7.9-7)/(5.3-5) = 0.9/0.3 = 3
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Ans: f'(5) = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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