19) Use linear approkimation to estimate 169 J69? (rounded to 4 decimal places)

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### Linear Approximation Exercise

**Objective:** Use linear approximation to estimate \(\sqrt{69}\).

**Task:** Calculate \(\sqrt{69} \approx ?\) (rounded to 4 decimal places). 

Make sure to follow the steps for linear approximation and verify your result with a calculator if possible for accuracy.
Transcribed Image Text:### Linear Approximation Exercise **Objective:** Use linear approximation to estimate \(\sqrt{69}\). **Task:** Calculate \(\sqrt{69} \approx ?\) (rounded to 4 decimal places). Make sure to follow the steps for linear approximation and verify your result with a calculator if possible for accuracy.
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We want to find the approximate value of √69.

According to linear approximation,

   L(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x—a)

a is the any point near 69 whose square root is a whole number.

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