MCQ
Using differentiation, approximate value of $f(x)=x^2-2 x+1$ at $x=2.99$ is
  • 3.96
  • B
    9.96
  • C
    4.98
  • D
    5.98

Answer

Correct option: A.
3.96
(a): We have, $f(x)=x^2-2 x+1$
$
\Rightarrow f^{\prime}(x)=2 x-2
$
Now, $a+h=2.99=3+(-0.01)$, where $a=3$ and $h=-0.01$
We know that, $f(a+h) \approx f(a)+h f^{\prime}(a)$
$
\begin{aligned}
\Rightarrow & f(2.99) \approx f(3)-0.01 f^{\prime}(3)=(9-6+1)-0.01(6-2) \\
& =4-0.04=3.96
\end{aligned}
$

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