Consider f(x)=tanx a. Find the linear approximation of f(x) at a=pi/4 b. Use this to estimate tan(pi/4 +0.02). Round to two decimal places.

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Consider f(x)=tanx

a. Find the linear approximation of f(x) at a=pi/4

b. Use this to estimate tan(pi/4 +0.02). Round to two decimal places.

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