To answer: The questions related to the function, .
Answer to Problem 1AE
a.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
a. Distance as a function of
Let, be the point on the graph of . The distance from to is
Substituting for , then
To answer: The questions related to the function, .
Answer to Problem 1AE
b.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
b. Value of if
Substituting , the distance is
To answer: The questions related to the function, .
Answer to Problem 1AE
c.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
c. Value of if
Substituting , the distance is
To answer: The questions related to the function, .
Answer to Problem 1AE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
d. Graph
To answer: The questions related to the function, .
Answer to Problem 1AE
(e) or
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
(e) Smallest
The value of is smallest when or .
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