Let f(x)= sqrt x. (a) Find a Taylor polynomial with degree 3 centered at a = 16 . (b) Use your answer in (a) to approximate sqrt18 . Round your answer to six decimal places.

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Let f(x)= sqrt x.
(a) Find a Taylor polynomial with degree 3 centered at a = 16 .

(b) Use your answer in (a) to approximate sqrt18 . Round your answer to six decimal places.

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