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Let f(x)= (1/x). Use the limit definition of derivative to find f'(x).

My professor's answer is: -1/x
but I keep getting: -1/x^2

what do I have to do to get that answer?
14 years ago

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MathMate
You do not. You have the correct answer, but make sure you have the question correctly copied.
14 years ago

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