Chapter 2.1, Problem 36P

To determine

(a)

For the following pairs of numbers, use Figure 2.20 to decide which is larger. Explain your answer.

$f\left(3\right)\text{ or }f\left(4\right)?$

To determine

(b)

For the following pairs of numbers, use Figure 2.20 to decide which is larger. Explain your answer.

$f\left(3\right)-f\left(2\right)\text{ or }f\left(2\right)-f\left(1\right)?$

To determine

(c)

For the following pairs of numbers, use Figure 2.20 to decide which is larger. Explain your answer.

$\frac{f\left(2\right)-f\left(1\right)}{2-1}\text{ or }\frac{f\left(3\right)-f\left(1\right)}{3-1}?$

To determine

(d)

For the following pairs of numbers, use Figure 2.20 to decide which is larger. Explain your answer.

$f\text{'}\left(1\right)\text{ or }f\text{'}\left(4\right)?$