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In Exercises $11-20,$ estimate the slope of the tangent line at the point indicated.$$y(t)=\sqrt{3 t+1} ; \quad t=1$$
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1$. We have $f(t) = \sqrt{3t+1}$, so $f(1) = \sqrt{3(1)+1} = \sqrt{4} = 2$ and $f(1.1) = \sqrt{3(1.1)+1} = \sqrt{4.3}$. Show more…
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