What Does the Definition of Derivative Involve?

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Homework Statement



Find the derivative of the function using the definition of derivative.

does that just mean finding the limit as h->0 of the difference quotient for the function?
 

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synergix said:

Homework Statement



Find the derivative of the function using the definition of derivative.

does that just mean finding the limit as h->0 of the difference quotient for the function?

Yes, exactly.
 

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