I’m going through 18.01sc, and working the problem sets. However, the problem sets for unit 2 make multiple references to equations that are presumably in the book or in some notes that we are not privy too. For instance, excercises 2A-1 and 2A-3 reference equation (2), while 2A-9 and 2A-10 reference equations (9), (10), (12), and (13). Where can I find a reference to what these equations are? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

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I’m going through 18.01sc, and working the problem sets. However, the problem sets for unit 2 make multiple references to equations that are presumably in the book or in some notes that we are not privy too.  For instance, excercises 2A-1 and 2A-3 reference equation (2), while 2A-9 and 2A-10 reference equations (9), (10), (12), and (13).  Where can I find a reference to what these equations are?  Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

phi · Answer

Good question. The 18.01SC is based on 18.01 Fall 2006, and apparently they did not notice these occasional references to material they neglected to carry-over to the SC version. However, in the 18.01 2006 version of the course I found this http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-01-single-variable-calculus-fall-2006/readings/course-reader/ some additional material. I believe you want Section A "Approximation" Apparently the equations in that pdf are what the question 2A-1 (and the others) reference.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. That seems to be what I'm looking for.