Formula or steps
(earth science)
2006-09-07 12:28:39 · 3 answers · asked by Angelo D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
What is the formula for the linear approximation?
A All we need is the equation of the tangent line at a specified point (a, f(a)). Since the tangent line at (a, f(a)) has slope f'(a), we can write down its equation using the point-slope formula:
y=y0 + m(x - x0)
=f(a) + f'(a)(x - a)
Thus, the the linear approximation to f(x) near x = a is given by
L(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x - a).
2006-09-07 12:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a mathematician, but, to me, that's like asking how much volume is in the distance between New York City, and Los Angeles.
2006-09-07 19:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is "linear" volume?
"Linear" suggests one dimension. Volume is a quantity composed of three dimensions; like a cube. Length, width, height.
Linear is essentialy a line.....one dimension. It has no volume per se. Can you clarify any?
2006-09-07 19:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋