Evaluate the diference quotent

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The discussion centers around evaluating the difference quotient for the function f(x) = (x+3)/(x+1). The original poster seeks assistance in simplifying the expression related to the difference quotient.

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  • Participants inquire about the definition of the difference quotient and seek clarification on the expression presented by the original poster, questioning potential typos and the correct formulation of the difference quotient.

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Some participants have provided clarifications regarding the expression and have prompted the original poster to show their work, particularly asking for the value of f(1) and the computation of f(x) - f(1).

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There appears to be confusion regarding the notation used in the original post, with participants questioning the intended meaning of the expression f(x) - f(1)/(x-1>.

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Evaluate the difference quotient for the given function, simplify your awnser

f(x)=(x+3)/(x+1)

f(x)-f(1)/(x-1)

HELP PLEASE
 
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Do you know what the difference quotient is? If so, list it please. Also, I'm not for sure what you mean by f(x)-f(1)/(x-1). Is there a typo here?
 
Note that "f(x)- f(1)/(x-1)" means
[math]f(x)- \frac{f(1)}{x- 1}[/math]

Did you mean
[math]\frac{f(x)- f(1)}{x- 1}}[/math]?

If so, please show what you have done. What is f(1)? What is f(x)- f(1)?
 
vorcil said:
Evaluate the difference quotient for the given function, simplify your awnser

f(x)=(x+3)/(x+1)

f(x)-f(1)/(x-1)

HELP PLEASE

f(x)-f(1)/(x-1) = (x+3)/(x+1) - (1+3)/(1+1)/(x-1)
 

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