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Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate 4.66 as follows: Let ƒ(x) = x³. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at x = 5 L(x) = Using this, we find our approximation for 4.66 is

Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate 4.66 as follows: Let ƒ(x) = x³. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at x = 5 L(x) = Using this, we find our approximation for 4.66 is

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Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate 4.66 as follows: Let ƒ(x) = x³. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at x = 5 L(x) = Using this, we find our approximation for 4.66 is
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