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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.6.8

Use linear approximation to estimate f (5.1) given that f(5) = 10 and f'(5) = -2.

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Identify the function value and derivative at the point of interest: f(5) = 10 and f'(5) = -2.
Recall the formula for linear approximation: L(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x - a), where a is the point of tangency.
Substitute the given values into the linear approximation formula: L(x) = 10 + (-2)(x - 5).
Set x = 5.1 in the linear approximation formula to estimate f(5.1): L(5.1) = 10 + (-2)(5.1 - 5).
Simplify the expression to find the estimated value of f(5.1) using the linear approximation.

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Linear Approximation

Linear approximation is a method used to estimate the value of a function near a given point using the tangent line at that point. It is based on the idea that if a function is differentiable, its behavior can be closely approximated by a linear function in the vicinity of that point. The formula for linear approximation is f(x) ≈ f(a) + f'(a)(x - a), where 'a' is the point of tangency.
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The derivative of a function at a point measures the rate at which the function's value changes as its input changes. It is a fundamental concept in calculus that provides information about the slope of the tangent line to the function at that point. In the context of linear approximation, the derivative at a specific point is used to determine the slope of the tangent line, which is essential for estimating function values nearby.
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