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Question

Find

f(a), f(a + h),

and the difference quotient

f(a + h) − f(a)

h

,

where

h ≠ 0.

f(x) = x² + 6

f(a)	=
f(a + h)	=
f(a + h) − f(a) h	=

 

Answer 1

Step 1:

The function is .

Find the value .

Substitute in the function.

Find the value .

Substitute in the function.

Find the difference quotient .

Substitute  and in .

Solution:

The values are