— Lemma

EasyApplications of derivatives

Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) §3.1 Linear Approximation, #11 · Calculus · Applications of derivatives

Compute within $.01$ by deciding on $f (x)$ , choosing the basepoint $a$ , and evaluating $f (a) + f^{'} (a) (x - a)$ . A calculator shows the error.

$1/.98$

~5 minWritten answer · check your work with Lemma

Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) · §3.1 Linear Approximation, #11

Stuck? A gentle nudge

No hints for this one.

Something off?

Workspace

Your working

Check your full solution

Upload photos of your handwritten work or a PDF, and Lemma will read it and tell you whether it's right — and where it first goes wrong if not.