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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.6.5

Suppose f is differentiable on (-∞,∞), f(1) = 2, and f'(1) = 3. Find the linear approximation to f at x = 1 and use it to approximate f (1.1).

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To find the linear approximation of a function f at a point x = a, we use the formula for the tangent line: L(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x - a).
In this problem, we are given that f(1) = 2 and f'(1) = 3. So, we will use these values to find the linear approximation at x = 1.
Substitute a = 1, f(1) = 2, and f'(1) = 3 into the formula: L(x) = 2 + 3(x - 1).
Now, simplify the expression for L(x): L(x) = 2 + 3x - 3, which simplifies to L(x) = 3x - 1.
To approximate f(1.1), substitute x = 1.1 into the linear approximation: L(1.1) = 3(1.1) - 1.

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