Find $\frac { f ( a + h ) - f ( a ) } { h }$

question 85

Multiple Choice

Find $\frac { f ( a + h ) - f ( a ) } { h }$ for f ( x ) = $-$ x 2 $-$ 6.

• A) 6 a
• B) \(-\) 6
• C) h + a
• D) \(-\) 2 a \(-\) h

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

Variable manipulated by the researcher.

Dependent Variable

A variable whose value depends on that of another variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to see if it affects the outcome.