Prove that f(x) is differentiable at x if and only if limt→xf(t)−f(x)t−x exists. When the limit exists it is equal to f′(x).
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Problem:
Prove that f(x) is differentiable at x if and only if
limt→xf(t)−f(x)t−x
exists. When the limit exists it is equal to f′(x).
Answer:
dfdx=limt→xf(t)−f(x)t−x