Question

Evaluate the difference quotient for the function f(x)=-8x+1

Answer 1

Answer:

-8.

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference quotient for ax^n  = anx^(n-1) so here we have

Difference quotient of -8x + 1

=  -8x(1-1) + 0   (the difference quotient of any constant is 0).

= -8x^0

= -8 * 1

= -8 (answer).