M meshun01 New member Joined Feb 11, 2006 Messages 11 Feb 11, 2006 #1 Let f(x) be the function (1/(x+8)). Then the quotient (f(7+h)-f(7))/h can be simplified to (-1)/(ah+b) for: a=__________ and b=_____________
Let f(x) be the function (1/(x+8)). Then the quotient (f(7+h)-f(7))/h can be simplified to (-1)/(ah+b) for: a=__________ and b=_____________
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Feb 11, 2006 #2 Well, do it! f(7) = 1/(7+8) f(7+h) = 1/((7+h)+8) If you "get" the part above, why did you not show us that? The rest is algebra. Build it and simplify it.
Well, do it! f(7) = 1/(7+8) f(7+h) = 1/((7+h)+8) If you "get" the part above, why did you not show us that? The rest is algebra. Build it and simplify it.
