Math Homework Needed

Question

Let f(x)=1/2x²-1. Find slope m_PQ of the secant line that contains points P=(2,f(2)) and Q=(2+h,f(2+h)) and then compute m_PQ for h=0.1.

Answer 1

m_PQ = [f(2 + h) - f(2)] / [(2 + h) - 2)] from Algebra 1.

Substitute values and simplify.