Example 1
Estimate sin(3) using a tangent line approximation at π. |
Example 2
Use a tangent line approximation to estimate (0.9)3. |
Example 3
Use a local linearization to estimate f(0.8) if . |
Example 4
Use a tangent line approximation to estimate f(-1.2) where f(x) = 1 – x2. |
Example 5
Use a linear approximation to estimate f(0.035) for f(x) = 2x3. |