On the area z=3(y)^2+2(x)^2
Find the point p(X0,Y0,Z0)
closest to the z=y+x-4 plane
and calculate the distance between them

To find the point \( P(x_0, y_0, z_0) \) on the surface \( z = 3y^2 + 2x^2 \) that is closest to the plane \( z = y + x - 4 \), we can use the method of Lagrange multipliers. Here's the step-by-step process:

### Step 1: Define the functions
- The surface is given by \( f(x, y, z) = z - 3y^2 - 2x^2 = 0 \).
- The plane is given by \( g(x, y, z) = z - y - x + 4 = 0 \).

### Step 2: Set up the Lagrange multiplier equations
We need to minimize the distance function \( D(x, y, z) = (x - x_0)^2 + (y - y_0)^2 + (z - z_0)^2 \) subject to the constraint \( f(x, y, z) = 0 \). However, it is easier to minimize \( D^2 \) since it has the same critical points.

This requires solving:
\[
\nabla D^2 = \lambda \nabla f
\]
where \( \nabla \) denotes the gradient, and \( \lambda \) is the Lagrange multiplier.

The gradient of \( D^2 \) is given by:
\[
\nabla D^2 = (2x, 2y, 2z)
\]

The gradient of the surface function \( f(x, y, z) \) is:
\[
\nabla f = (-4x, -6y, 1)
\]

So, we set up the system:
\[
2x = \lambda(-4x)
\]
\[
2y = \lambda(-6y)
\]
\[
2z = \lambda(1)
\]

### Step 3: Solve the system of equations
From the system of equations:

1. \( 2x = \lambda(-4x) \) implies \( \lambda = -\frac{1}{2} \) (assuming \( x \neq 0 \)).

2. \( 2y = \lambda(-6y) \) implies \( \lambda = -\frac{1}{3} \) (assuming \( y \neq 0 \)). However, this contradicts the value of \( \lambda \) found earlier, so either \( x = 0 \) or \( y = 0 \).

3. \( 2z = \lambda(1) \) gives \( z = \frac{\lambda}{2} \).

Since \( x = 0 \) or \( y = 0 \) would simplify the scenario, let's first assume \( x = 0 \). This simplifies the gradient system and requires checking the constraint conditions.

### Step 4: Evaluate the simplified scenarios
Given \( x = 0 \) or \( y = 0 \):

1. If \( x = 0 \), then \( z = 3y^2 \).
2. If \( y = 0 \), then \( z = 2x^2 \).

Using these on the plane equation \( z = y + x - 4 \), find the exact \( (x_0, y_0, z_0) \) that satisfy both conditions.

### Step 5: Distance Calculation
Finally, the distance between the closest point \( (x_0, y_0, z_0) \) and the plane can be calculated using the distance formula for a point to a plane.

\[
\text{Distance} = \frac{|z_0 - y_0 - x_0 + 4|}{\sqrt{1^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2}} = \frac{|z_0 - y_0 - x_0 + 4|}{\sqrt{3}}
\]

I will proceed to solve these steps numerically if desired or discuss further specifics.

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Discover how to find the point on a given surface closest to a plane and calculate the distance between them. This problem involves Lagrange multipliers, plane and surface equations, and the distance formula. Suitable for advanced undergraduate students and higher levels of mathematics.

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