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Implicit Differentiation
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Mathematics 53
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For today
2 Implicit Differentiation
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
√
3
Suppose we are asked to find 8.03.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 20 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
√
3
Suppose we are asked to find 8.03. Most (if not all) of us cannot give an
accurate decimal expansion of this.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 20 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
√
3
Suppose we are asked to find 8.03. Most (if not all) of us cannot give an
accurate decimal expansion of this. We will give an estimate using the fact that a
tangent line to a curve at a point P approximates the curve near P. That is, R
approximates Q when x is near x0 .
Q
R
f (x)
P
f ( x0 )
S
| {z }
dx =∆x
x0 x = x0 + dx
y = f (x)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 20 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
∆y
= lim ,
∆x →0 ∆x
where ∆x = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ) and ∆x = x − x0 .
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
∆y
= lim ,
∆x →0 ∆x
where ∆x = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ) and ∆x = x − x0 .
If ∆x is small enough,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
∆y
= lim ,
∆x →0 ∆x
where ∆x = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ) and ∆x = x − x0 .
∆y
≈ f 0 ( x0 )
∆x
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
∆y
= lim ,
∆x →0 ∆x
where ∆x = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ) and ∆x = x − x0 .
∆y
≈ f 0 ( x0 ) =⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )∆x
∆x
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0
∆y
= lim ,
∆x →0 ∆x
where ∆x = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ) and ∆x = x − x0 .
∆y
≈ f 0 ( x0 ) =⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )∆x
∆x
The expression on the right, which approximates the change in y due to a change
in x, is called a differential.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 21 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Definitions
Let the function y = f ( x ) be differentiable at x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 22 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Definitions
Let the function y = f ( x ) be differentiable at x.
1 The differential dx of the independent variable x denotes an arbitrary
increment of x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 22 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Definitions
Let the function y = f ( x ) be differentiable at x.
1 The differential dx of the independent variable x denotes an arbitrary
increment of x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 22 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
y = x5 − x3 + 2x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 23 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
y = x5 − x3 + 2x.
Solution.
dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 23 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
y = x5 − x3 + 2x.
Solution.
dy = (5x4 − 3x2 + 2)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 23 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
y = x5 − x3 + 2x.
Solution.
dy = (5x4 − 3x2 + 2) dx
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 23 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
√
y= x3 + 3x2 .
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 24 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
√
y= x3 + 3x2 .
Solution.
dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 24 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
√
y= x3 + 3x2 .
Solution.
1
dy = √
2 x + 3x2
3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 24 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
√
y= x3 + 3x2 .
Solution.
1
dy = √ · (3x2 + 6x )
2 x + 3x2
3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 24 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Find dy if
√
y= x3 + 3x2 .
Solution.
1
dy = √ · (3x2 + 6x ) dx
2 x + 3x2
3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 24 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ y = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0
=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx = dy
=⇒ f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ y = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 25 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
y = f (x)
`
f (x)
f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
x0 x
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
If dx = ∆x = x − x0 ,
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
If dx = ∆x = x − x0 , then x = x0 + dx.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
If dx = ∆x = x − x0 , then x = x0 + dx.
Since f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ), we have
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
If dx = ∆x = x − x0 , then x = x0 + dx.
Since f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ), we have
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 27 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
dy = f 0 ( x )dx
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Remarks
dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 28 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
L( x )
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
L ( x ) = f (8)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
L ( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 +
12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 + ( x − 8).
12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 + ( x − 8).
12
√
3
Thus, 8.03
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 + ( x − 8).
12
√
3
Thus, 8.03 = f (8.03)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 + ( x − 8).
12
√
3 1
Thus, 8.03 = f (8.03) ≈ L(8.03) = 2 + (8.03 − 8)
12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Find the local linear approximation of f ( x ) = x at x0 = 8 and use this to
√
3
estimate 8.03.
Solution.
1
We have f 0 ( x ) = √
3
.
3 x2
L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ At x0 = 8:
1
L( x ) = f (8) + f 0 (8)( x − 8) = 2 + ( x − 8).
12
√
3 1
Thus, 8.03 = f (8.03) ≈ L(8.03) = 2 + (8.03 − 8) = 2.0025.
12
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 29 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√
3
Let f ( x ) = x.
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
≈ f (27) + f 0 (27) · (0.027)
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
≈ f (27) + f 0 (27) · (0.027)
= 3
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
≈ f (27) + f 0 (27) · (0.027)
1
= 3+
3·9
Institute of Mathematics (UP Diliman) Higher Order, Implicit Differentiation, Differentials Mathematics 53 30 / 35
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
≈ f (27) + f 0 (27) · (0.027)
1
= 3+ · (0.027)
3·9
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
3
Approximate 27.027.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = 3
x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √
3 2
.
3 x
f ( x0 + dx ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )dx
Thus,
√
3
27.027 = f (27 + 0.027)
≈ f (27) + f 0 (27) · (0.027)
1
= 3+ · (0.027)
3·9
= 3.01.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√
Let f ( x ) = x.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
= 4
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
1
= 4+
2·4
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
1
= 4+ · (−0.04)
2·4
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
1
= 4+ · (−0.04)
2·4
= 4 − 0.005
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
√
Approximate 15.96.
Solution.
√ 1
Let f ( x ) = x. Then f 0 ( x ) = √ .
2 x
Thus,
√
15.96 = f (16 − 0.04)
≈ f (16) + f 0 (16) · (−0.04)
1
= 4+ · (−0.04)
2·4
= 4 − 0.005
= 3.995.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
Volume of a sphere with radius r:
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr
3
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV
3
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
Volume of rubber material
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V r = 5, dr = 1
16
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V r = 5, dr = 1
16
≈ dV
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V r = 5, dr = 1
16
≈ dV
= 4πr2 dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V r = 5, dr = 1
16
≈ dV
= 4πr2 dr
1
= 4π (5)2 · ( 16 )
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
1
A ball 10 inches in diameter is to be covered by a rubber material which is 16 in
thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of the rubber material that will be
used.
Solution.
4 3
Volume of a sphere with radius r: V (r ) = πr =⇒ dV = 4πr2 dr
3
1
Volume of rubber material = V (5 + 16 ) − V (5)
= ∆V r = 5, dr = 1
16
≈ dV
= 4πr2 dr
1
= 4π (5)2 · ( 16 )
25π
= 4 in3
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod:
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
A metal rod 15 cm long and 8 cm in diameter is to be insulated, except for the
ends, with a material 0.001 cm thick. Use differentials to estimate the volume of
the insulation.
Solution.
Volume of the rod: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x:
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1
Measurement error of at most ± 64
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
|∆A|
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
|∆A| ≈ |dA|
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials
Example
Suppose that the side of a square is measured with a ruler to be 8 inches with a
1
measurement error of at most ± 64 of an inch. Estimate the error in the computed
area of the square.
Solution.
Area of square with side x: A( x ) = x2 =⇒ dA = 2x dx
1 1
Measurement error of at most ± 64 =⇒ |dx | = 64
Error in the computed area = ∆A
We are computing error from A(8), so we take x = 8.
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Exercises
dy
2 Find if
dx
sin( x + y) = xy2 − 2x3 .
√
4
3 Approximate 16.08.
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