First-Order Small-Change Approximation
If:
$$x=a+h$$
where $$h$$ is small, then:
$$f(a+h)-f(a)\approx hf'(a)$$
Usage
- Used to estimate the change in a function caused by a small change in its input.
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First-Order Small-Change Approximation
First-Order Small-Change Approximation
If:
$$x=a+h$$
where $$h$$ is small, then:
$$f(a+h)-f(a)\approx hf'(a)$$
Usage
- Used to estimate the change in a function caused by a small change in its input.
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