Minimize the Distance

[RapGod]

Good morning. I have a few questions that I'm stuck with.

Formula that should be used to minimize the distance between y=5x² and the point (4, 3)

Legs of a triangle are x and y. Equation that will maximize the area of the triangle given that 2x+y=16.


Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Good morning. I have a few questions that I'm stuck with.

Formula that should be used to minimize the distance between y=5x² and the point (4, 3)

Legs of a triangle are x and y. Equation that will maximize the area of the triangle given that 2x+y=16.


Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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[RapGod]

I'm stuck at the beginning. I have little, to no clue on how to proceed with this.

 

[RapGod]

I'm not sure on how to go about starting it.

 

[stapel]

1. Formula that should be used to minimize the distance between y=5x² and the point (4, 3)

Try the Distance Formula that you learned about back in algebra.

2. Legs of a triangle are x and y. Equation that will maximize the area of the triangle given that 2x+y=16.

This exercise makes no sense. How are the legs (which are line segments) "equal" to the variables x and y? Are they maybe "on" the x- and y-"axes"? What does the line, 2x + y = 16, have to do with the triangle? Since the exercise was so poorly written, you'll probably need to consult with your instructor regarding clarification.

Thank you!