Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let ff be twice-differentiable on (1,3)(1,3) with f′′(x)>0f''(x)>0 for all xx in that interval. The tangent line to ff at x=2x=2 is used to approximate f(2.1)f(2.1). Which of the following describes the relationship between the approximation TT and the actual value f(2.1)f(2.1)? a) The information given is insufficient to determine whether TT overestimates or underestimates f(2.1)f(2.1). b) TT is an overestimate because f′′(2)>0f''(2)>0 implies the slope is increasing, placing the tangent line above the curve to the right of x=2x=2. c) TT is an underestimate because the graph of ff is concave up on (1,3)(1,3). d) TT is an overestimate because the graph of ff is concave up on (1,3)(1,3).

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