⇤ ← Revision 1 as of 2023-10-28 19:15:47
Size: 419
Comment: Initial commit
|
← Revision 2 as of 2023-10-28 19:16:07 ⇥
Size: 423
Comment: Fixed name
|
Deletions are marked like this. | Additions are marked like this. |
Line 15: | Line 15: |
{{attachment:linearization}} | {{attachment:linearization.svg}} |
Linearization
Linearization is a simple method for estimating an unknown value given by a function.
Contents
Usage
To estimate an unknown value f(x), pick a value a near x with a known value for f(a). Using the slope (derivative) at a and the value of f(a), estimate f(x) as: