Explain why f(x + h) – f(x - h) 2h should give a reasonable approximation of f'(x) when f'(x) exists and h is small.

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Explain why
f(x + h) – f(x - h)
2h
should give a reasonable approximation of f'(x) when f'(x)
exists and h is small.
Transcribed Image Text:Explain why f(x + h) – f(x - h) 2h should give a reasonable approximation of f'(x) when f'(x) exists and h is small.
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