A twice differentiable function satisfies and

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

Problem

A twice differentiable function ff satisfies f(4)=3f(4)=3 and f′(4)=2f'(4)=2. Its second derivative is negative on the interval (4,7)(4,7). The linear approximation to ff at x=4x=4 is L(x)=3+2(x−4)L(x)=3+2(x-4). At x=5x=5, does L(5)L(5) overestimate or underestimate the actual value of f(5)f(5)? Explain using concavity.

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