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find f'(x) from first principles, that is, directly from the definition of derivative f(x) = (4-x)/(3+x)

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The function is .

Find the derivative of the function using limit definition of derivatives.

Limit definition of derivative: .

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Substitute and in limit definition of derivative.

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answered Aug 25, 2015 by Sammi Mentor

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