find the derivative by using the definition of a derivativef(x)=4x^2+1

Calculus For The Life Sciences
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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
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Chapter3: The Derivative
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find the derivative by using the definition of a derivative
f(x)=4x^2+1

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The derivative of f(x) with respect to x is the function f'(x) is

 

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We have

f(x)= 4x2 +1

So f(x+h) = 4(x+h)2 + 1

 

 

Step 3

Using defination of derivative

 

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