Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the given point. y = √x , at point (36, 6)?
Solution:
y = √x , at point (36, 6)
Now we have to find the slope of your tangent by calculating the derivative of your function and substituting the value x = 36.
f(x) = √x
f’(x) = 1/(2√x)
Substitute the value x in f’(x),
f’(36) = 1/(2√36)
f’(36) = 1/(2 × 6)
f’(36) = 1/12
So, the equation of the tangent with slope m = 1/12 and passing through (x0 = 36, y0 = 7) can be written as:
(y - y\(_0\) = m(x - x\(_0\)
y - 7 = (1/12)(x - 36)
y = (x/12) + 4
Therefore, the equation of the tangent is y = (x/12) + 4.
Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the given point. y = √x , at point (36, 6)?
Summary:
The equation of the tangent line to the curve at the given point y = √x , at point (36, 6) is y = (x/12) + 4.
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