7. Derivative of the Reciprocal Use the limit definition to prove f'(x) 5²(x) d 7. dx (f(x), Hint: Show that the difference quotient for 1/f(x) is equal to f(x) – f(x +h) hf (x)f(x+h)

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7. Derivative of the Reciprocal Use the limit definition to prove
f'(x)
5²(x)
d
7.
dx (f(x),
Hint: Show that the difference quotient for 1/f(x) is equal to
f(x) – f(x +h)
hf (x)f(x+h)
Transcribed Image Text:7. Derivative of the Reciprocal Use the limit definition to prove f'(x) 5²(x) d 7. dx (f(x), Hint: Show that the difference quotient for 1/f(x) is equal to f(x) – f(x +h) hf (x)f(x+h)
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