Let be twice differentiable with and

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

Problem

Let ff be twice differentiable with f(4)=7f(4)=7 and f′(4)=3f'(4)=3. Given that f′′(4)<0f''(4)<0, determine whether the linear approximation at x=4x=4 will overestimate or underestimate f(4.2)f(4.2). State your answer as “overestimate” or “underestimate.”

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