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

Aliyah Mendez

Aliyah Mendez

Answered question

2022-04-18

How do you find f'(x) using the definition of a derivative for f(x)=x2+x?

Answer & Explanation

gigglesbuggk1co

gigglesbuggk1co

Beginner2022-04-19Added 13 answers

limh0[(x+h)2+x+h][x2+x]h
limh0[x2+2xh+h2+x+h][x2+x]h
limh0x2+2xh+h2+x+hx2xh
limh02xh+h2+hh
limh0h(2x+h+1)h
limh02x+h+1=2x+0+1=2x+1
Answer:
f'(x)=2x+1
szalbierzfytg

szalbierzfytg

Beginner2022-04-20Added 13 answers

limh0f(x+h)f(x)h=limh0(x+h)2+(x+h)x2xh
=limh0x2+2xh+h2+hx2h=limh0h(2x+h+1)h
=limh0(2x+1+h)=2x+1.

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