Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate √25.4 as follows: Let f(x)=√. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at x = 25 L(x) = Using this, we find our approximation for √25.4 is NOTE: For this part, give your answer to at least 9 significant figures or use an expression to give the exact

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Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate √25.4 as follows:
Let f(x) = √. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at z = 25
L(x) =
Using this, we find our approximation for √25.4 is
NOTE: For this part, give your answer to at least 9 significant figures or use an expression to give the exact
answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate √25.4 as follows: Let f(x) = √. Find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at z = 25 L(x) = Using this, we find our approximation for √25.4 is NOTE: For this part, give your answer to at least 9 significant figures or use an expression to give the exact answer.
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