= Linearization =

'''Linearization''' is a simple method for estimating an unknown value given by a function.

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== 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:

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