Find the linearization l(x) of the function at a. f(x) = sin(x), a = π/3
Solution:
Given, the function f(x) = sin(x)
We have to find the linearization L(x) of the function at a = π/3.
We know, π/3 = 60°
Using the formula,
L(x) = f(a) + f’(a)(x - a)
Now,
f(x) = sin(x)
f(a) = f(π/3)
sin(π/3) = sin 60° = √3/2
f’(x) = cos(x)
f’(a) = f’(π/3) = cos(π/3)
cos(π/3) = cos 60° = 1/2
Substituting the values of f(a) and f’(a), the function becomes
L(x) = sin(π/3) + cos(π/3)(x - (π/3))
L(x) = (√3/2) + (1/2)(x - (π/6))
Therefore, the linearization of f(x) = sin(x) at a = (π/3) is L(x) = (√3/2) + (1/2)(x - (π/3))
Find the linearization l(x) of the function at a. f(x) = sin(x), a = π/3
Summary:
The linearization of the function f(x) = sin(x) at a = (π/3) is L(x) = (√3/2) + (1/2)(x - (π/3)).
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