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

question 288

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.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } } , x _ { 0 } = 4 , d x = 0.8$$

• A) 0.0066
• B) 0.0059
• C) 0.12431
• D) 0.09826

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