Find the linear approximation of f(x) = ln x at x = 1 and use it to estimate ln(1.4). L(x) = In(1.4)~

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Find the linear approximation of f(x) = ln x at x = 1 and
use it to estimate ln(1.4).
L(x) =
In(1.4)~
Transcribed Image Text:Find the linear approximation of f(x) = ln x at x = 1 and use it to estimate ln(1.4). L(x) = In(1.4)~
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