Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Suppose g(t)g(t) gives the temperature (in °C) of a liquid at time tt minutes. A student considers two ways to approximate g′(6)g'(6): • Method A uses g(6)g(6) and g(6.2)g(6.2). • Method B uses g(5.8)g(5.8) and g(6.2)g(6.2). In one or two sentences, state which method is expected to yield the better estimate of g′(6)g'(6) and briefly explain why.

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