Evaluate the Difference Quotient for the Function $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5$$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the difference quotient for the function. $$f ( x ) = 4 x ^ { 2 } - 5$$

• A) \(\quad 8 x + 4 h\)
• B) 1
• C) \(\quad 8\)
• D) \(4 x + h\)
• E) 4

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