1 Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate as follows: Let f(x) == 1 1.002 and find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at a "nice" point near 1.002. Then use this to 1 approximate 1.002

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Chapter7: Integration
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Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate
1
1.002
as follows: Let f(x) =
and find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at a "nice" point near 1.002. Then use this to
=
I
1
approximate
1.002
Transcribed Image Text:Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate 1 1.002 as follows: Let f(x) = and find the equation of the tangent line to f(x) at a "nice" point near 1.002. Then use this to = I 1 approximate 1.002
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