Bill K. answered 10/10/15
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linearization at a = f(a) + f'(a)(x-a)
for f(x) - sin(x), f'(x) = cos(x)
assuming a = π/6 = 30°, then
linearization at a = sin(a) + cos(a)(x-a)
= sin(π/6) + cos(π/6)(x-a)
= 1/2 + √3/2(x-a)