(a)
To find: The linear approximation L to the given function at the given point a.
(b)
To sketch: The graph of the given function and linear approximation.
(c)
To state: Whether the linear approximation of f near to the point a are overestimates or underestimates based on the graphs in part (a).
(d)
To compute: The value of
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