How do you find the linearization of #f(x) = x^(1/2) # at x=25?
1 Answer
Nov 23, 2016
The linearization is the tangent line. (Or maybe it is more helpful to say: it is a way of thinking about and using the tangent line.)
Explanation:
At
Equation of tangent line in point-slope form:
#y-5 = 1/10(x-25)#
Linearization at
#L(x) = 5+1/10(x-25)#
Free example of using the linearization
(The point on the tangent line with