Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let ff be twice–differentiable with f′′(x)>0f''(x)>0 for all xx in an open interval containing aa. For x>ax>a that is still in this interval, which statement describes the relationship between the tangent-line approximation of f(x)f(x) at x=ax=a and the actual value f(x)f(x)? a) The approximation overestimates f(x)f(x) because the graph is concave up. b) The approximation underestimates f(x)f(x) only when x<ax<a. c) The approximation underestimates f(x)f(x) because the graph is concave up. d) If f′(a)>0f'(a)>0, the approximation overestimates f(x)f(x); if f′(a)<0f'(a)<0, it underestimates.

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