How to prove whether a function is differentiable

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Homework Statement



Suppose that f is differentiable at x . Prove that ƒ(x)=lim[h→0] \frac{ƒ(x+h)-ƒ(x-h)}{2h}

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The Attempt at a Solution


I think that it may be proved by first principle,but I cannot rewrite the limit into the form of lim[h→0] \frac{ƒ(x+2h)-ƒ(x)}{2h}
So how can I solve this question?
THANKS
 
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You probably mean f'(x). You can rewrite it via u = x-h.
 
haha1234 said:

Homework Statement



Suppose that f is differentiable at x . Prove that ƒ(x)=lim[h→0] \frac{ƒ(x+h)-ƒ(x-h)}{2h}

I assume this is f'(x) = ...

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I think that it may be proved by first principle,but I cannot rewrite the limit into the form of lim[h→0] \frac{ƒ(x+2h)-ƒ(x)}{2h}
So how can I solve this question?
THANKS

Use f(x+h) - f(x-h) = (f(x+h) - f(x)) + (f(x) - f(x-h))
 
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pasmith said:
I assume this is f'(x) = ...



Use f(x+h) - f(x-h) = (f(x+h) - f(x)) + (f(x) - f(x-h))

Sorry,but it maybe equals to 0.:confused:
 
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