Find the linear approximation L(x) to y = f(x) near x = a for the function. f(x) = 1/x, a = 2 L(x) =
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Given f(x) = 1/x, the derivative f'(x) = -1/x^2. Therefore, f'(a) = -1/a^2. Show more…
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