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Find and evaluate the derivative of the function at the given point. Use a graphing utility to verify your result.$$y=\sqrt{x^{2}+8 x}$$
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We rewrite the square root as a power of one-half: $$y=(x^{2}+8 x)^{\frac{1}{2}}$$ Show more…
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