f(x +h)-f(x) for h The expression 0 is called the difference quotient. Find and simplify the difference quotient for the following function. 5x2 + 4x + 2 f(x) The difference quotient is (Simplify your answer.)

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f(x +h)-f(x)
for h
The expression
0 is called the difference quotient. Find and simplify the difference quotient for the following
function.
5x2 + 4x + 2
f(x)
The difference quotient is
(Simplify your answer.)
Transcribed Image Text:f(x +h)-f(x) for h The expression 0 is called the difference quotient. Find and simplify the difference quotient for the following function. 5x2 + 4x + 2 f(x) The difference quotient is (Simplify your answer.)
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