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Problems 87-94 require the following discussion of a secant line. The slope of the secant line containing the two points and on the graph of a function may be given as
(a) Express the slope of the secant line of each function in terms of x and h. Be sure to simplify your answer.
(b) Find msec for , 0.1, and 0.01 at . What value does msec approach as h approaches 0?
(c) Find an equation for the secant line at with .
(d) Use a graphing utility to graph f and the secant line found in part (c) in the same viewing window.
94.

To find: The following values using the given function :
a. Express and simplify the slope of the secant line of function in terms of and .
b. for , and at .
c. An equation for the secant line at with .
d. Graph the function and the secant line found in part .
Answer to Problem 88AYU
a. is the slope of the secant line of function .
b. for , and at and approaches 0 are .
c. is the equation for the secant line at with .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The function is given as .
It requires the discussion of a secant line.
Formula used:
The slope of the secant line containing the two points and on the graph of a function may be given as
a. Slope of the secant line of function ,
b. for and .
for and
for and .
As approaches 0,
c. An equation for the secant line at with .
The points are and and
Equation of a straight line with two points
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