Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A three-times differentiable function rr satisfies r′′(x)=x−2r''(x)=x-2 for all real xx and r′′′(x)>0r'''(x)>0. Let T(x)T(x) be the tangent line to rr at x=2x=2. Which statement best describes whether T(x)T(x) overestimates or underestimates r(x)r(x) for values of xx sufficiently close to 22? a) T(x)T(x) underestimates r(x)r(x) on both sides of x=2x=2. b) T(x)T(x) overestimates r(x)r(x) for x<2x<2 and underestimates r(x)r(x) for x>2x>2. c) T(x)T(x) underestimates r(x)r(x) for x<2x<2 and overestimates r(x)r(x) for x>2x>2. d) T(x)T(x) overestimates r(x)r(x) on both sides of x=2x=2.

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