SOLUTION: The equation of a curve is y= √(5x+4) i. Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 1

Question 1163986: The equation of a curve is y= √(5x+4)
i. Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 1

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You can do your own arithmetic

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The correct solution and the correct answer is

= . Gradient at x = 1 is = = = .

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