our submissions on this problem will be graded. Use linear approximation, i.e. the tangent line, to approximate 2.6 as follows: Let f(x) = x5 . The equation of the tangent line to f (x) at x = 3 can be written in the form y = ma + b where m is: and where b is: Using this, we find our approximation for 2.6 is You can earn partial credit on this problem. Submit Answers