the following function, determine the difference quotient, f(x) f(x+h)-f(x) h = −2x² + x - 7

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**Lesson: 4.1 Relations and Functions**

### Section 1 of 15, Step 1 of 1

Given the following function, determine the difference quotient:

\[
\frac{f(x + h) - f(x)}{h}
\]

where

\[
f(x) = -2x^2 + x - 7
\]

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Transcribed Image Text:**Lesson: 4.1 Relations and Functions** ### Section 1 of 15, Step 1 of 1 Given the following function, determine the difference quotient: \[ \frac{f(x + h) - f(x)}{h} \] where \[ f(x) = -2x^2 + x - 7 \] #### Explanation of Graphs/Diagrams The image does not contain any graphs or diagrams. --- *Note: This is an example from the Hawks Learning platform, designed to reinforce the concepts of calculus, specifically the difference quotient which is foundational in the study of derivatives.*
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