Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH102/December 2013/Question A 05
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Question A 05 |
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Consider the function and the tangent line to this function at the point . Using that tangent line as a linear approximation of the function would lead to (a) overestimating the value of the actual function for any nearby . (b) underestimating the value of the actual function for any nearby . (c) overestimating the function when and underestimating the function when . (d) overestimating the function when and underestimating the function when . (e) overestimating the function when and underestimating the function when . |
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Recall that over and under estimating the approximation is dependent on concavity. If the function is concave up, we have an underestimate. If it is concave down, it is an overestimate. |
Hint 2 |
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To check concavity, we need to look at the second derivative. |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. Taking the second derivative of our function gives
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