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Calculating Difference Quotients for Scientists
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The discussion revolves around the concept of difference quotients, which are fundamental in calculus. Participants are exploring the prerequisites and foundational understanding necessary for tackling this topic.
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- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
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- Some participants emphasize the importance of algebra as a prerequisite for understanding calculus, suggesting that a lack of understanding in initial steps may indicate insufficient preparation. Others express frustration regarding the presentation of materials, particularly in relation to file attachments.
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The discussion appears to be stalled, with one participant indicating that the thread has been locked due to a perceived lack of effort from the original poster. There is a focus on the need for foundational knowledge before progressing in the topic.
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Participants are discussing the importance of prerequisite knowledge in algebra for understanding calculus concepts, particularly in the context of difference quotients. The thread has been locked, indicating a lack of demonstrated effort from the original poster.
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If you do not understand a single step, even the first one, then either you have not worked hard enough at it or you do not have the prerequisite math to understand it. Every step is very routine algebra. Algebra is a prerequisite to understanding calculus.
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@martina1075 ,
When you attach a file such as you have done here and elsewhere, please click on "Full Image". As a Homework Helper here at PF, I find it very annoying to have to open a new window to view the full sized image.
![59831935-11b3-4858-96bf-e6970f170249-jpeg.251374[1].jpeg](https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/59831935-11b3-4858-96bf-e6970f170249-jpeg-251374-1-jpeg.251395/ "59831935-11b3-4858-96bf-e6970f170249-jpeg.251374[1].jpeg")
When you attach a file such as you have done here and elsewhere, please click on "Full Image". As a Homework Helper here at PF, I find it very annoying to have to open a new window to view the full sized image.
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Thread locked due to no effort being shown.
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