Let $f(x) = \frac{2}{x - 4}$. Then according to the definition of derivative $f'(x) = \lim_{t \to x}$ (Your answer above and the next few answers below will involve the variables $t$ and $x$.) The expression inside the limit simplifies to a simple fraction with numerator = and denominator = We can cancel the factor appearing in the denominator against a similar factor appearing in the numerator leaving a simpler fraction with numerator = and denominator = Taking the limit of this fractional expression gives us $f'(x) = $
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Step 1: The definition of the derivative is given by: $f'(x) = \lim_{t \to x} \frac{f(t) - f(x)}{t-x}$ Show more…
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