
Kenneth S. answered 05/28/17
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y' = 1/[2√x]
y'(81) = m, slope of tangent to curve at point where x=81.
m = 1/[2•9] = 1/18
Point of tangency is (81,9) and equation of the tangent, using Point-slope form of line, is
y - 9 = (1/18)(x - 81).
Proceed from there (if you wish to simplify).