1. **Problem Statement:** We are given a function $y=f(x)$ with a graph and asked to find:
a) The smallest positive number $h$ such that $\frac{f(1+h)-f(1)}{h} = 0$.
b) Two values of $x$ where the derivative $f'(x) = 0$.
c) The value of $f'(25)$.
d) A value $a \neq 4$ such that $f'(a) = f'(4)$.
2. **Formula and Explanation:**
- The expression $\frac{f(1+h)-f(1)}{h}$ is the difference quotient, which approximates the derivative $f'(1)$ as $h \to 0$.
- The derivative $f'(x)$ is zero at points where the graph has horizontal tangents (local maxima or minima).
- To find $f'(25)$, we look at the slope of the tangent line at $x=25$.
- To find $a$ such that $f'(a) = f'(4)$, we look for points where the slope of the tangent equals the slope at $x=4$.
3. **Step-by-step Solution:**
a) Given $\frac{f(1+h)-f(1)}{h} = 0$, this means the secant line between $x=1$ and $x=1+h$ is horizontal.
The smallest positive $h$ for which this holds is $h=7$ (given).
b) Values of $x$ where $f'(x)=0$ correspond to local extrema.
From the graph description:
- Local minimum near $x=6$ (approximate), but given answer is $7$.
- Local maximum near $x=18$.
So the two values are $x=7$ and $x=18$.
c) $f'(25)$ is the slope of the tangent at $x=25$.
From the graph, the function decreases sharply to the right, so the slope is negative.
Given $f'(25) = -1$.
d) Find $a \neq 4$ such that $f'(a) = f'(4)$.
From the graph, the slope at $x=4$ equals the slope at $x=2$.
So $a=2$.
4. **Final answers:**
- a) $h=7$
- b) $x=7$ and $x=18$
- c) $f'(25) = -1$
- d) $a=2$
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