Determine the derivative of f(x) = √(x-1). Then, find the equation of the tangent line to the curve at x = 10.
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f(x) = √(x-1) f'(x) = (1/2)(x-1)^(-1/2) * 1 f'(x) = 1 / (2√(x-1)) Show more…
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