For a concave-down function, the tangent line approximation is:
- A
An underestimate of
- Bcheck_circle
An overestimate of
- C
Always equal to
- D
Always exact
Explanation
For concave-down , the tangent lies above , so near the point of tangency.
Local Linearity and Linearization
AP Calculus AB· difficulty 3/5
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