$\noindent Since $f$ is differentiable at $a$, we have $f^{\prime} (a) = L$ for some real number $L$. We recall (see link below) using symmetric derivatives that $L = \lim _{\delta \to 0} \frac{f(a+\delta) -f(a-\delta)}{2\delta}$. Now, use the substitution $\delta = ph$, $p\neq 0$, $p$ real...