Chapter 2: Q. 42 (page 166)
For each function f and value x = c in Exercises 35鈥44, use a sequence of approximations to estimate . Illustrate your work with an appropriate sequence of graphs of secant lines.
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Chapter 2: Q. 42 (page 166)
For each function f and value x = c in Exercises 35鈥44, use a sequence of approximations to estimate . Illustrate your work with an appropriate sequence of graphs of secant lines.
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For each function graphed in Exercises 65-68, determine the values of at which fails to be continuous and/or differentiable. At such points, determine any left or right continuity or differentiability. Sketch secant lines supporting your answers.

Find the derivatives of the functions in Exercises 21鈥46. Keep in mind that it may be convenient to do some preliminary algebra before differentiating.
Find the derivative of the absolute value function and piecewise defined function
Use (a) the definition of the derivative and then
(b) the definition of the derivative to find for each function f and value in Exercises 23鈥38.
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Use (a) the definition of the derivative and then
(b) the definition of the derivative to find for each function f and value in Exercises 23鈥38.
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