Question

how do i solve this when there is a ^(1/2)? Please help

Answer 1

at x^1/2 I am guessing it is downward sloping.

Answer 2

te slope can actually be calculated using calcuus

Answer 3

dU/dx = nx ^n-1
1/2 (x) 1/2/-1
1/2 (x)^ -1/2

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910 can you check my figures jim?

Answer 5

That looks good, if U(x) = x^(1/2), then U ' (x) = (1/2)x^(-1/2)

Answer 6

slope m = 1/2a ^(-1/2)