Explain why selecting two function values that are equally spaced on either side of…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

Problem

Explain why selecting two function values that are equally spaced on either side of

x=c

generally yields a more reliable numerical estimate of

f'(c)

than choosing two points that lie on the same side of

c

Related theory

Derivative Foundations

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