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COMEDK · Maths · 27. Application of Derivatives

Find the approximate value of function \(f(x)=x^3-5 x+10\) at \(x=3.001\).

  1. A 31.023
  2. B 22.007
  3. C 31.23
  4. D 22.07
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(D) 22.07

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We can write 3.001 as \(x=3\) and \(\Delta x=0.001\) and use the relation \(\begin{aligned} & f(x+\Delta x) \approx f(x)+\Delta x f^{\prime}(x) \\ & f^{\prime}(x)=3 x^2-5 \end{aligned}\) Now,…