Question

Find the difference quotient for the function f(x)=−5x−3f(x)=−5x−3. simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Difference quotient = [f(x+h) - f(x)]/h

[-5(x+h) -3 - (-5x -3)]/h
[-5x -5h -3 + 5x +3]/h
[-5h]/h
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