Estimate the Derivative of the Function $f ( x ) = 7 - 3 x$

question 105

Short Answer

Estimate the derivative of the function $f ( x ) = 7 - 3 x$ at the point $x = 2$ .
​
Please round the answer to the nearest whole number.

---

Definitions:

Child Support Payment

Payments made by a noncustodial parent to support their child or children's living expenses.

Provisional Income

Income that is not guaranteed or fixed, often used in reference to determining the taxability of certain benefits such as Social Security.

Social Security

A federal program in the United States that provides retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to eligible individuals.

Married, Filing Jointly

A tax filing status available to married couples that allows them to file one tax return jointly, combining their incomes and deductions.