Math Problem Statement

Calculate the approximation of sqrt(82) using the information that sqrt(81)=9 and by linearizing function sqrt(x). Use first degree Taylor polynomial.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Linear Approximation
Taylor Series

Formulas

f(x) ≈ f(x_0) + f'(x_0)(x - x_0) for first-degree Taylor polynomial
f(x) = sqrt(x)
f'(x) = 1 / (2 * sqrt(x))

Theorems

Taylor Polynomial Approximation
First-Degree Linearization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or early college level