Math Problem Statement

Find the equation of the tangent line T to the graph of f at the given point. Use this linear approximation to complete the table. (Round your answers to four decimal places.) f(x) = sin x, (7, sin 7)

Solution

Let's break down the problem and work through it step by step.

Given Information:

  • Function f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x).
  • Point (7,sin(7))(7, \sin(7)) which is approximately (7,0.6570)(7, 0.6570).
  • Tangent line equation T(x)=0.7539x4.6203T(x) = 0.7539x - 4.6203.

Problem Outline:

You are asked to:

  1. Use the linear approximation (tangent line) to complete the table, where you have f(x)f(x) and T(x)T(x) values for different xx values (around x=7x = 7).
  2. Round your answers to four decimal places.

Tangent Line T(x)T(x):

The equation of the tangent line at x=7x = 7 is given as: T(x)=0.7539x4.6203T(x) = 0.7539x - 4.6203 This will be used to approximate values of f(x)f(x) near x=7x = 7.

Step-by-Step Approach:

  1. Calculate f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x) at x=6.9,6.99,7.01,7.1x = 6.9, 6.99, 7.01, 7.1.

  2. Use the tangent line T(x)=0.7539x4.6203T(x) = 0.7539x - 4.6203 to estimate f(x)f(x) at the same values of xx by plugging the values into the linear approximation equation.

Let's calculate these values:

1. f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x):

  • f(6.9)=sin(6.9)=0.5225f(6.9) = \sin(6.9) = -0.5225
  • f(6.99)=sin(6.99)=0.5867f(6.99) = \sin(6.99) = 0.5867
  • f(7.01)=sin(7.01)=0.7269f(7.01) = \sin(7.01) = 0.7269
  • f(7.1)=sin(7.1)=0.7626f(7.1) = \sin(7.1) = 0.7626

2. T(x)=0.7539x4.6203T(x) = 0.7539x - 4.6203:

  • T(6.9)=0.7539(6.9)4.6203=0.5656T(6.9) = 0.7539(6.9) - 4.6203 = 0.5656
  • T(6.99)=0.7539(6.99)4.6203=0.6576T(6.99) = 0.7539(6.99) - 4.6203 = 0.6576
  • T(7.01)=0.7539(7.01)4.6203=0.6582T(7.01) = 0.7539(7.01) - 4.6203 = 0.6582
  • T(7.1)=0.7539(7.1)4.6203=0.6585T(7.1) = 0.7539(7.1) - 4.6203 = 0.6585

Completed Table:

\hline x & f(x) & T(x) \\ \hline 6.9 & -0.5225 & 0.5656 \\ 6.99 & 0.5867 & 0.6576 \\ 7.00 & 0.6570 & 0.6570 \\ 7.01 & 0.7269 & 0.6582 \\ 7.1 & 0.7626 & 0.6585 \\ \hline \end{array}$$ If you have any further questions or want more details, feel free to ask! --- ### Related Questions: 1. How is the equation of the tangent line derived? 2. What is the significance of using a tangent line as a linear approximation? 3. Why is the sine function used for the example problem? 4. How can linear approximation be applied to non-linear functions? 5. What is the general formula for the equation of a tangent line at a point? ### Tip: Linear approximations work well for values close to the point of tangency but become less accurate as you move further from that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Trigonometric Functions
Linear Approximation

Formulas

Tangent line equation
sin(x)

Theorems

Linear approximation theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12