Local linearity: Near the point of tangency, a differentiable function is well-approximated by its tangent line.
How to apply it: Use local linearity to estimate function values: f(a + delta x) is approximately f(a) + f prime(a) times delta x.
Course: AP Calculus AB · Unit: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
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