Find and simplify the difference quotient for
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2) How do you eliminate the |
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1) We have |
2) The difference quotient is |
you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by |
Solution:
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The difference quotient is |
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Multiplying the numerator and denominator by |
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Now, simplifying the numerator, we get |
Thus, |
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