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

question 25

Multiple Choice

Find $\frac { f ( a + h ) - f ( a ) } { h }$ for f ( x ) = - x 2 - 7.

• A)h + a
• B)-7
• C)-2 a - h
• D)7 a
• E)-2 a 2 - h

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