Produce the linear minimax approximation to f(x) = ln (x) on [1,2). Graph the error, and compare it with the Taylor approximation.

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Chapter5: Graphs And The Derivative
Section5.2: Relative Extrema
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(b) Produce the linear minimax approximation to f(x) = In (x) on [1,2].
Graph the error, and compare it with the Taylor approximation.
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Transcribed Image Text:(b) Produce the linear minimax approximation to f(x) = In (x) on [1,2]. Graph the error, and compare it with the Taylor approximation. %3D
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