Q1. (1) The finite-divided difference approximations of the first derivative of the function f(x) can be f(x,,) – f(x,) f'(x,) = (Eqn.1) or f'(x,) = f(x,)- f(x_1) (Eqn. 2) 2h Which approximation has a better accuracy? Prove your answer through error analysis.

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SectionP.6: Analyzing Graphs Of Functions
Problem 6ECP: Find the average rates of change of f(x)=x2+2x (a) from x1=3 to x2=2 and (b) from x1=2 to x2=0.
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Q1. (1) The finite-divided difference approximations of the first derivative of the function f(x) can be
f'(x,) = *)- f(x,)
h
(Eqn. 1)
or
f'(x,) =
f(X,)- f(x,) .
(Eqn. 2)
2h
Which approximation has a better accuracy? Prove your answer through error analysis.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1. (1) The finite-divided difference approximations of the first derivative of the function f(x) can be f'(x,) = *)- f(x,) h (Eqn. 1) or f'(x,) = f(X,)- f(x,) . (Eqn. 2) 2h Which approximation has a better accuracy? Prove your answer through error analysis.
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