How do you use the limit definition to

Tyson Mcneil

Tyson Mcneil

Answered question

2022-04-10

How do you use the limit definition to find the derivative of y=-4x-5?

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chambasos6

chambasos6

Beginner2022-04-11Added 12 answers

By definition f(x)=limh0(f(x+h)f(x)h)
So, with y=-4-5 we have:
dydx=limh0((4(x+h)5)(4x5)h)
dydx=limh0((4x4h5)(4x5)h)
dydx=limh0(4x4h5+4x+5h)
dydx=limh0(4hh)
dydx=limh0(4)
dydx=4

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