difference quotients

A form of difference quotient — The average rate of change of the function f(x) over the interval [a,,a+h]. As h approaches zero, the value of (f(a+h)-f(a))/h approaches the derivative or instantaneous rate of change of f(x) at x=a.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of difference quotient
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