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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Given the function y = ex, find f(x+h) - f(x).
Options
A e<sup>(x+h)-x</sup>
B e<sup>x</sup>(e<sup>h</sup> - 1)
Correct Answer
C e<sup>h</sup>
D e<sup>h-1</sup>
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Given f(x) = ex.Then f(x+h) = e(x+h).So, f(x+h) - f(x) = e(x+h) - ex.Using the exponent rule a(m+n) = am * an, we have e(x+h) = ex * eh.Thus, ex * eh - ex.Factoring out ex gives ex(eh - 1).

Hint

Apply exponent rules for e(x+h) and then factor out common terms.

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