Question

what is the best estimate of the instantaneous rate of change for the function f(x)= -4x^2 at the point (-1/2, -1)
1. 4
2. -3/4
3. 8
4. -3
one estimate would be
(f(0)-f(-1))/(0-(-1)) = (0+4)/1 = 4

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