How do you find f'(x) using the definition

Julian Peck

Julian Peck

Answered question

2022-04-18

How do you find f'(x) using the definition of a derivative f(x)=x+3?

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gsmckibbenx7ga

Beginner2022-04-19Added 17 answers

The definition of the derivative f'(x) is
f(x)=limh0f(x+h)f(x)h
If f(x)=x+3
this becomes
f(x)=limh0((x+h)+3)(x+3)h
=limh0hh
=limh01
=1
Emily Green

Emily Green

Beginner2022-04-20Added 14 answers

By definition, f(x)=limh0f(x+h)f(x)h
=limh0((x+h)+3)(x+3)h
=limh0hh
=limh0(1)=1
f'(x)=1

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