SOLUTION: Given f(x)=x^2 Find (f(x-4)-f(4))/x , x =/ 0

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Question 630818: Given f(x)=x^2
Find (f(x-4)-f(4))/x , x =/ 0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given f(x)=x^2
Find (f(x-4)-f(4))/x , x =/ 0
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f(x-4) = (x-4)^2 = x^2 - 8x + 16
f(4) = 16
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So, [f(x-4)-f(4)] = x^2-8x
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Dividing by "x" you get x-8
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Cheers,
Stan H.