The figure below shows f(x) and its local linearization at x = a, y = 4x-4. (The local linearization is shown in blue.) What is the value of a? a = _____ What is the value of f(a)? f(a) = _____ Use the linearization to approximate the value of f(3.2). f(3.2) = _____ Is the approximation an under- or overestimate?

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.2: Exponents And Radicals
Problem 46E
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The figure below shows f(x) and its local linearization at x = a, y = 4x-4. (The local linearization is shown in blue.)

What is the value of a? 

a = _____

What is the value of f(a)?

f(a) = _____

Use the linearization to approximate the value of f(3.2).

f(3.2) = _____

Is the approximation an under- or overestimate?

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