Limits of functions with negative exponents

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Homework Statement



lim h->0 [(11+h)^-1 - 11^-1]/h

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The Attempt at a Solution



I made the numerator into two fractions with the denominator h. After combining the fractions in the numerator I was left with 121 when I put in 0 for h.
 
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alexk307 said:

Homework Statement



lim h->0 [(11+h)^-1 - 11^-1]/h

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I made the numerator into two fractions with the denominator h. After combining the fractions in the numerator I was left with 121 when I put in 0 for h.

You have a sign error. Check your work.