Use the definition of a derivative to find f’(x).

f(x) = 9/x

Please show the steps. I cannot find a way to solve it in the way that is shown by the examples given around online e.t.c.

Respuesta :

Answer:

f'(x) = [tex]-\frac{9}{x^2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

i) f(x) = 9 / x

ii) f'(x)  = [tex]$\lim_{h\to 0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} $ \hspace{0.2cm}[/tex]

        [tex]= $\lim_{h\to 0} \frac{\frac{9}{x+h} - \frac{9}{x} }{h} = \hspace{0.1cm} $\lim_{h\to 0} \frac{9x - 9(x+h)}{hx(x+h)} $ \hspace{0.1cm} = \hspace{0.1cm}$\lim_{h\to 0} \frac{-9h}{hx(x+h)} = $\lim_{h\to 0} \frac{-h}{x(x+h)} = \frac{-9}{x^2}$[/tex]

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