The approximate value of the function \(f(x) = x^3 - 3x + 5\) at \(x = 1.99\) is _____.
Q.1 (vi) The approximate value of the function \(f(x) = x^3 - 3x + 5\) at \(x = 1.99\) is _____.
A. 6.09
B. 6.91
C. 7.09
D. 7.91
Q.1 (vi) The approximate value of the function \(f(x) = x^3 - 3x + 5\) at \(x = 1.99\) is _____.
A. 6.09
B. 6.91
C. 7.09
D. 7.91
Best answer
Answer: B. 6.91
Answer: (b) 6.91
Take \(a = 2,\ h = -0.01\). \(f(2) = 8 - 6 + 5 = 7\), \(f'(x) = 3x^2 - 3\), \(f'(2) = 9\). \(f(a + h) \approx f(a) + h f'(a) = 7 + (-0.01)(9) = 6.91\).
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