Example 2 (b).  Compute numerical approximations for the derivatives [Graphics:Images/NumericalDiffMod_gr_46.gif],  using step sizes [Graphics:Images/NumericalDiffMod_gr_47.gif].  

Solution 2 (b).

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Where are the best approximations in this table.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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