Find the point on the graph of the function f(x) = (x + 1)² that is closest to the point (-6, 1). Round all numerical values in your answer to four decimal places. Select one: O a. (3.1348, 2.1895) O b. (2.4797, 2.1895)

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Find the point on the graph of the function f(x) = (x + 1)² that is closest to the point (-6, 1). Round all
numerical values in your answer to four decimal places.
Select one:
O a. (3.1348, 2.1895)
O b. (2.4797, 2.1895)
Oc. (-2.1895, 3.1348)
Od. (-3.1348, 2.4797)
Oe. (-2.4797, 2.1895)
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Transcribed Image Text:Find the point on the graph of the function f(x) = (x + 1)² that is closest to the point (-6, 1). Round all numerical values in your answer to four decimal places. Select one: O a. (3.1348, 2.1895) O b. (2.4797, 2.1895) Oc. (-2.1895, 3.1348) Od. (-3.1348, 2.4797) Oe. (-2.4797, 2.1895) Check
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The distance formula for the points x1,y1 and x2,y2

D=x2-x12+(y2-y1)2

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