Step-by-step explanation:
The difference quotient represents the slope of the line connecting two points on a curve. To achieve the most accurate estimate, we need to use points that are nearest to x = 0. For this problem, the relevant points are (-0.001, 1.999) and (0.001, 2.001).
m = (2.001 − 1.999) / (0.001 − (-0.001))
m = 1
The result is 3.6y. By multiplying 0.3 by 12, we arrive at 3.6, and we include the variable y.