Use NDER on a Calculator to Find the Numerical Derivative $f ( x ) = \ln ( 7 x )$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use NDER on a calculator to find the numerical derivative of the function at the specified point.
- $f ( x ) = \ln ( 7 x )$ at $x = 1$

• A) -1.0000
• B) \(1.0000\)
• C) \(10.0000\)
• D) \(1945.9096\)

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