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Unit 4 – Contextual Applications of Differentiation
Topic 4.6
How does linearization relate to the concept of tangent lines?
Linearization creates a tangent line that is perpendicular to the function at a specific point
Linearization calculates the average slope of the tangent lines at multiple points
Linearization uses the tangent line as an approximation to the function at a specific point
Linearization finds the point of tangency between the function and a tangent line
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AP Calculus AB/BC - 4.6 Approximating Values of a Function Using Local Linearity and Linearization
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