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Find an equation of the straight line tangent to the given curve at the point indicated.$$y=\sqrt{x+1} \text { at } x=3$$
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We substitute x=3 into the equation to get $y=\sqrt{3+1}=2$. So, the point is (3,2). Show more…
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