How do you find the derivative of f(x)=-5x

Angelina Proctor

Angelina Proctor

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2022-04-14

How do you find the derivative of f(x)=-5x uing the limit process?

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Assorrymarf0cgr

Assorrymarf0cgr

Beginner2022-04-15Added 10 answers

the definition
dydx=limh0(f(x+h)f(x)h)
f(x)=-5x
dydx=limh0(5(x+h)(5x)h)
dydx=limh0(5x5h+5xh)
dydx=limh0(5hh)
dydx=limh0(5)=5

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