Let f(x) = √x. Use P2(x) to approximate Sqrt(1.2). Then use the Error Approximation for Taylor Polynomials Formula to find the maximum possible error in your approximation. Show your work, and clearly state your final answers so that it’s clear which answer is which.

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Let f(x) = √x.

  1. Use P2(x) to approximate Sqrt(1.2). Then use the Error Approximation for Taylor Polynomials Formula to find the maximum possible error in your approximation. Show your work, and clearly state your final answers so that it’s clear which answer is which.

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