Find the Difference Quotient and Simplify Your Answer $$f ( x ) = 5 x - x ^ { 2 } , \quad \frac { f ( 7 + h ) - f ( 7 ) } { h } , \quad h \neq 0$$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Find the difference quotient and simplify your answer. $$f ( x ) = 5 x - x ^ { 2 } , \quad \frac { f ( 7 + h ) - f ( 7 ) } { h } , \quad h \neq 0$$

• A) \(- h - 8 , \quad h \neq 0\)
• B) \(- h - 6 , \quad h \neq 0\)
• C) \(- h - 5 , \quad h \neq 0\)
• D) \(- h - 9 , \quad h \neq 0\)
• E) \(- h - 7 , \quad h \neq 0\)