In Exercises 36–38, find the point on the given curve closest tothe specified point. Recall that if you minimize the square ofthe distance, you have minimized the distance as well. 36. (1, 1) and √x +√y = 237. (0, 0) and xn + yn = 1 for n a positive, odd integer38. (0, 0) and xn + yn = 1 where n > 2 is a positive, eveninteger

In Exercises 36–38, find the point on the given curve closest tothe specified point. Recall that if you minimize the square ofthe distance, you have minimized the distance as well. 36. (1, 1) and √x +√y = 237. (0, 0) and xn + yn = 1 for n a positive, odd integer38. (0, 0) and xn + yn = 1 where n > 2 is a positive, eveninteger

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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section5.3: The Natural Exponential Function

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