SOLUTION: P(4,2) lies on the curve y=sqrt (x). if Q is (x,sqrt(x)) find the slope of the secant line of PQ for the value of x=3.99. Round to six decimal places.

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Question 212722: P(4,2) lies on the curve y=sqrt (x). if Q is (x,sqrt(x)) find the slope of the secant line of PQ for the value of x=3.99. Round to six decimal places.
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P(4,2) lies on the curve y=sqrt (x). if Q is (x,sqrt(x)) find the slope of the secant line of PQ for the value of x=3.99. Round to six decimal places.
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You have two points: P(4,2) and Q(3.99,sqrt(3.99))
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slope = [sqrt(3.99)-2]/[3.99-4] = -0.002501564/0.01 = -0.2501564...
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Cheers,
Stan H.