For the function $f(x) = 1 - x^2$, construct and simplify the difference quotient $\frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h}$.
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$$\frac{f(x+h)-f(x)}{h} = \frac{(1-(x+h)^2)-(1-x^2)}{h}$$ Show more…
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