Compute the required derivative approximations for the functions at the specified location, for the specified step size, and specified method. 1. y = (x^3) + 4x - 15  ;  at x = 0, h = 0.25

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Compute the required derivative approximations for the functions at the specified location, for the specified step size, and specified method.

1. y = (x^3) + 4x - 15  ;  at x = 0, h = 0.25

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