Explanation Given information : The given function is f ( x ) = 1 x . The difference quotient to be calculated is f ( x ) − f ( a ) x − a . Formula/s used : The difference quotient of a function is the slopeof the secant line between two points. Calculations: The given function is f ( x ) = 1 x , and difference quotient of f ( x ) is f ( x ) − f ( a ) x − a . Now, f ( x ) − f ( a ) x − a = (

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