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Multiple Choice
Which function and value correspond to the following limit representing the derivative of at ?
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Step 1: Recall the definition of the derivative. The derivative of a function f(x) at a point a is given by the limit: lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(a + h) - f(a)}{h}. This matches the structure of the given limit.
Step 2: Compare the given limit expression lim_{h \to 0} \frac{(3 + h)^2 - 9}{h} with the derivative definition. Here, f(a + h) corresponds to (3 + h)^2, and f(a) corresponds to 9.
Step 3: Identify the function f(x). Since f(a) = 9 and a = 3, we can deduce that f(x) = x^2 because (3)^2 = 9.
Step 4: Verify the value of a. The expression (3 + h)^2 represents f(a + h), which confirms that a = 3.
Step 5: Conclude that the function and value corresponding to the limit are f(x) = x^2 and a = 3.