The Function $f ( x )$ Changes Value When $x$ Changes From $x _ { 0 }$

question 403

Multiple Choice

The function $f ( x )$ changes value when $x$ changes from $x _ { 0 }$ to $x _ { 0 } + d x$ . Find the approximation error $| \Delta f - d f |$ . Round your answer, if appropriate.
- $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x } , x _ { 0 } = 3 , d x = 0.04$$

• A) 0.01158
• B) 0.00004
• C) -0.01158
• D) -0.00004

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