Math Problem Statement
What point on the parabola y equals 8 minus x squaredy=8−x2 is closest to the point (8,8)?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Analytic Geometry
Distance Minimization
Parabolas
Formulas
Distance formula: D = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
Parabola equation: y = 8 - x^2
Theorems
Optimization
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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