At a point for a twice-differentiable function

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

At a point x=2x=2 for a twice-differentiable function ff, you know f′′(2)>0f''(2)>0. For small positive values of hh, will the tangent-line approximation at x=2x=2 give an overestimate or an underestimate for f(2+h)f(2+h)? Give a brief reason.

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