Use the Given Contour Plot to Estimate the Linear Approximation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use the given contour plot to estimate the linear approximation of at . Assume each contour line represents a 1 unit increase from left to right with the left-most contour line corresponding to a value of 1.

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