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Solution

The provided image contains a mathematical approximation for h(1.06)h(1.06), which involves the function h(x)=ln(x1)(x+1)2h(x) = \frac{\ln(x-1)}{(x+1)^2}. Here's a breakdown of the explanation:

  1. Expression for h(1.06)h(1.06): The function h(x)=ln(x1)(x+1)2h(x) = \frac{\ln(x-1)}{(x+1)^2} is evaluated at x=1.06x = 1.06. This means: h(1.06)=ln(1.061)(1.06+1)2=ln(0.06)(2.06)2.h(1.06) = \frac{\ln(1.06 - 1)}{(1.06 + 1)^2} = \frac{\ln(0.06)}{(2.06)^2}.

  2. Approximation of h(1.06)h(1.06) using linearization: To simplify the calculation, the linear approximation h(1.06)L(1.06)h(1.06) \approx L(1.06) is used. This involves finding the linearization L(x)L(x) of h(x)h(x) around a nearby point.

  3. Linear approximation formula: The linearization L(x)L(x) around a point aa is: L(x)=h(a)+h(a)(xa).L(x) = h(a) + h'(a)(x-a). Here, the point of expansion aa seems to be chosen as 1.061.06, but the context suggests the use of properties or approximations directly.

  4. Approximation result: The value h(1.06)h(1.06) is approximated as: h(1.06)L(1.06)=14(1.061).h(1.06) \approx L(1.06) = -\frac{1}{4}(1.06 - 1).

    Simplifying 1.061=0.061.06 - 1 = 0.06, this becomes: h(1.06)14(0.06)=0.015.h(1.06) \approx -\frac{1}{4}(0.06) = -0.015.

  5. Interpretation of 0.015-0.015: The boxed value 0.015-0.015 is the linear approximation of h(1.06)h(1.06). It avoids directly computing ln(0.06)\ln(0.06) and the denominator (2.06)2(2.06)^2, which might involve more complex calculations.

Would you like me to provide more details or explore a specific aspect of this approximation? Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How is h(x)h'(x) derived, and why is h(1.06)=14h'(1.06) = -\frac{1}{4}?
  2. What is the role of linear approximation in simplifying function evaluations?
  3. Can this approach be extended to approximate h(x)h(x) for other nearby values of xx?
  4. What happens if the expansion point aa is chosen to be a value other than 1.061.06?
  5. How accurate is this linear approximation compared to the exact calculation?

Tip: Linear approximations work best when xx is close to the expansion point aa, so choosing aa wisely ensures better accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Linear Approximation
Logarithms

Formulas

h(x) = \frac{\ln(x-1)}{(x+1)^2}
Linear approximation: L(x) = h(a) + h'(a)(x-a)

Theorems

Linear approximation theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Calculus I or II)