2. Find the slope-intercept form of the tangent line to f(z) = Vī at 1 = 4.

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2. Find the slope-intercept form of the
tangent line to f(2) = VI at I = 4.
Basic Calculus
Lesson 4 Page 4
Solution. Again, we find the y-coordinate of ro = 4: yo =
Hence, P has
coordinates (4, 2). Now, we look for the slope of the tangent line. Notice that
we have to rationalize the numerator to evaluate the limit.
f(x) – f(ro)
m = lim
lim
T – LO
= lim
lim
Finally, with point P[
Jand slope m = the equation of the tangent line is
Transcribed Image Text:2. Find the slope-intercept form of the tangent line to f(2) = VI at I = 4. Basic Calculus Lesson 4 Page 4 Solution. Again, we find the y-coordinate of ro = 4: yo = Hence, P has coordinates (4, 2). Now, we look for the slope of the tangent line. Notice that we have to rationalize the numerator to evaluate the limit. f(x) – f(ro) m = lim lim T – LO = lim lim Finally, with point P[ Jand slope m = the equation of the tangent line is
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