Problem 20E In Exercise, find the slope of the curve at the point indicated.
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Textbook Solutions for Thomas' Calculus: Early Transcendentals
Question
Use a CAS to perform the following steps for the functions in Exercises 49-52.
a. Plot \(y=f(x)\) over the interval \(\left(x_{0}-1 / 2\right) \leq x \leq\left(x_{0}+3\right)\).
b. Holding \(x_{0}\) fixed, the difference quotient
\(q(h)=\frac{f\left(x_{0}+h\right)-f\left(x_{0}\right)}{h}\)
at \(x_{0}\) becomes a function of the step size \(h\). Enter this function into your CAS workspace.
c. Find the limit of \(q\) as \(h \rightarrow 0\).
d. Define the secant lines \(y=f\left(x_{0}\right)+q \cdot\left(x-x_{0}\right)\) for \(h=\) 3, 2, and 1 . Graph them together with \(f\) and the tangent line over the interval in part (a).
\(f(x)=x+\sin(2x),\quad\ \ \ x_0=\pi/2\)
Solution
The first step in solving 3.1 problem number 51 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Use a CAS to perform the following steps for the functions in Exercises 49-52.a. Plot \(y=f(x)\) over the interval \(\left(x_{0}-1 / 2\right) \leq x \leq\left(x_{0}+3\right)\).b. Holding \(x_{0}\) fixed, the difference quotient \(q(h)=\frac{f\left(x_{0}+h\right)-f\left(x_{0}\right)}{h}\)at \(x_{0}\) becomes a function of the step size \(h\). Enter this function into your CAS workspace.c. Find the limit of \(q\) as \(h \rightarrow 0\).d. Define the secant lines \(y=f\left(x_{0}\right)+q \cdot\left(x-x_{0}\right)\) for \(h=\) 3, 2, and 1 . Graph them together with \(f\) and the tangent line over the interval in part (a).\(f(x)=x+\sin(2x),\quad\ \ \ x_0=\pi/2\)
From the textbook chapter Tangents and the Derivative at a Point you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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