Let F (X) = X ² $\frac { f ( y + h ) - f ( y ) } { h }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Let f (x) = x ² . Find and simplify the indicated difference quotient. $\frac { f ( y + h ) - f ( y ) } { h }$

• A) y ² - h
• B) 2y - h
• C) 2y + h ²
• D) 2y + h
• E) y + h

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