[8] Use the definition f(a +h) – f(a) f'(a) = lim h-0 h To find the derivative of the given function at the given value of a. f(x) = 1/x,a = 2

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**[8] Use the Definition**

\[ f'(a) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a + h) - f(a)}{h} \]

To find the derivative of the given function at the given value of \( a \).

\[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x}, \, a = 2 \]
Transcribed Image Text:**[8] Use the Definition** \[ f'(a) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a + h) - f(a)}{h} \] To find the derivative of the given function at the given value of \( a \). \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x}, \, a = 2 \]
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         f'(2)=limh0f(2+h)-f(2)h       =limh012+h-12h       =limh0-12h+2       Pluginthevalueh=0       =-120+2       =-14

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