Use a linear approximation of f ( x ) = <mroot> x 3 </mroot> at

Celia Lucas

Celia Lucas

Answered question

2022-06-08

Use a linear approximation of
f ( x ) = x 3
at
x = 8
to approximate
7 3
Express your answer as an exact fraction.

Answer & Explanation

Christina Ward

Christina Ward

Beginner2022-06-09Added 19 answers

f ( x 0 ) f ( x 0 + h ) f ( x 0 ) h
f ( x 0 + h ) f ( x 0 ) h + f ( x 0 )
Take h = 1 and x 0 = 8
f ( 7 ) f ( 8 ) ( 1 ) + f ( 8 ) 1 12 + 2 23 12
Erin Lozano

Erin Lozano

Beginner2022-06-10Added 7 answers

7 3 = 8 1 3 = 2 1 1 8 3 2 ( 1 1 3 1 8 ) = 2 23 24 = 23 12 1.91666666666667
Error = 0.5870   %

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