On problem set 3: #4, I don't understand how you could get an approximation of 2.65. You plug in f(2)=3 and f'(2)=1/2 into the approximation formula introduced in the slides and get 3+1/2(0.3)=3.15.
Dear Micah Hayre,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, I'm in agreement with the solution that you calculated for this question. It has been updated, as well as two others in the updated copy (date stamp 2021-03-15). Please let us know if any questions arise.
Kind regards,
Audra
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