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OpenStudy (anonymous):

f (x) = 3 + x sin

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay so what do I do with the 0.2???????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, you need to use linear approximation. Δy = f'(a) Δx, where a is the point of tangency. In this case, a=1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Δx = 2, find derivative of f(x) evaluated at x = 1. Plug them in, and there is your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Δx = 0.2 sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait so 1. find the derivative 2. evaluate it at 1 Then do I plug 0.2 into something?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Δy = f'(1) (0.2). So yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait so I evaluate it with 1 and then I multiply it by 0.2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Δy = f'(1) * Δx (derivative at 1) times ( 0.2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay. haha! just making sure that I am doing it right. Thanks for the help!

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