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Higher Order Derivatives

Implicit Differentiation
Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Mathematics 53

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For today

1 Higher Order Derivatives

2 Implicit Differentiation

3 Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

3
Suppose we are asked to find 8.03.

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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.

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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)

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Recall:
f ( x ) − f ( x0 )
f 0 ( x0 ) = lim
x → x0 x − x0

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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 .

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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,

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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, then

∆y
≈ f 0 ( x0 )
∆x

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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, then

∆y
≈ f 0 ( x0 ) =⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )∆x
∆x

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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, then

∆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.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Definitions
Let the function y = f ( x ) be differentiable at x.

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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.

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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.

2 The differential dy of the dependent variable y associated with x is given


by dy = f 0 ( x )dx.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y = x5 − x3 + 2x.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y = x5 − x3 + 2x.

Solution.

dy

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y = x5 − x3 + 2x.

Solution.

dy = (5x4 − 3x2 + 2)

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y = x5 − x3 + 2x.

Solution.

dy = (5x4 − 3x2 + 2) dx

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y= x3 + 3x2 .

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y= x3 + 3x2 .

Solution.

dy

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y= x3 + 3x2 .

Solution.
1
dy = √
2 x + 3x2
3

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y= x3 + 3x2 .

Solution.
1
dy = √ · (3x2 + 6x )
2 x + 3x2
3

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example
Find dy if

y= x3 + 3x2 .

Solution.
1
dy = √ · (3x2 + 6x ) dx
2 x + 3x2
3

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Let dx = ∆x = x − x0 , ∆y = f ( x ) − f ( x0 ).
If dx ≈ 0

=⇒ ∆y ≈ f 0 ( x0 )dx

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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 )

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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 )

Equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f ( x ) at the point ( x0 , f ( x0 )):

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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 )

Equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f ( x ) at the point ( x0 , f ( x0 )):

y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )

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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 )

Equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f ( x ) at the point ( x0 , f ( x0 )):

y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )

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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 )

Equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f ( x ) at the point ( x0 , f ( x0 )):

y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ y = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )

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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 )

Equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f ( x ) at the point ( x0 , f ( x0 )):

y − f ( x0 ) = f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )
∴ y = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 )

Thus, when dx ≈ 0, or x ≈ x0 , f ( x ) is approximated by the tangent line to f at x0 .

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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

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .
The local linear approximation is the “best” linear approximation of f near x0 .

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .
The local linear approximation is the “best” linear approximation of f near x0 .

If dx = ∆x = x − x0 ,

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .
The local linear approximation is the “best” linear approximation of f near x0 .

If dx = ∆x = x − x0 , then x = x0 + dx.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .
The local linear approximation is the “best” linear approximation of f near x0 .

If dx = ∆x = x − x0 , then x = x0 + dx.
Since f ( x ) ≈ f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ), we have

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

The tangent line L( x ) = f ( x0 ) + f 0 ( x0 )( x − x0 ) is also called the local


linear approximation of f ( x ) at x0 .
The local linear approximation is the “best” linear approximation of f near x0 .

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

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0,

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0, then

dy = f 0 ( x )dx

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0, then
dy
dy = f 0 ( x )dx =⇒ = f 0 ( x ).
dx

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0, then
dy
dy = f 0 ( x )dx =⇒ = f 0 ( x ).
dx
dy
The symbol may be interpreted as:
dx

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0, then
dy
dy = f 0 ( x )dx =⇒ = f 0 ( x ).
dx
dy
The symbol may be interpreted as:
dx
the derivative of y = f ( x ) with respect to x

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Remarks

dx = ∆x ≈ 0 =⇒ ∆y ≈ dy

dy is easier to compute than ∆y

∴ dy is used to approximate ∆y when dx ≈ 0


If dx 6= 0, then
dy
dy = f 0 ( x )dx =⇒ = f 0 ( x ).
dx
dy
The symbol may be interpreted as:
dx
the derivative of y = f ( x ) with respect to x

the quotient of the differential of y by the differential of x

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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.

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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

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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 )

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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:

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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 )

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example

3
Approximate 27.027.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example

3
Approximate 27.027.

Solution.

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Local Linear Approximation and Differentials

Example

3
Approximate 27.027.

Solution.

3
Let f ( x ) = x.

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

= 3

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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+
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

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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

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: V = πr2 h = 15πr2 =⇒ dV = 30πr dr

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)

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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

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)


= ∆V

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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

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)


= ∆V r = 4, dr = 0.001

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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

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)


= ∆V r = 4, dr = 0.001
≈ 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

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)


= ∆V r = 4, dr = 0.001
≈ dV
= 30π (4) · (0.001)

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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

Volume of the insulation = V (4 + 0.001) − V (4)


= ∆V r = 4, dr = 0.001
≈ dV
= 30π (4) · (0.001)
= 0.12π cm3 .

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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.

|∆A| ≈ |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 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| = |2x | · |dx | = 2(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| ≈ |dA| = |2x | · |dx | = 2(8)( 64


1
)

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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| = |2x | · |dx | = 2(8)( 64


1
)= 1
4

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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| = |2x | · |dx | = 2(8)( 64


1
)= 1
4

∴ The propagated error in the computed area is at most ± 41 of a square inch.

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Exercises

1 Determine Dx4 [ cos(4x ) ].

dy
2 Find if
dx
sin( x + y) = xy2 − 2x3 .


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3 Approximate 16.08.

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