Let . The tangent line to at is used to approximate . Indicate whether this linear…

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

Problem

Let

f(x)=\ln{x}

. The tangent line to

f

x=1

is used to approximate

f(1.2)

. Indicate whether this linear approximation is an overestimate or an underestimate of

\ln(1.2)

and state the reason for your conclusion.