Answer
x = 1
Work Step by Step
Determine the x value that minimizes t.
T = $\frac{\sqrt{x^2-6x+10}}{4} + \frac{\sqrt{x^2+4}}{2}, 0\leq x \leq3$
In part c) we graphed the equation. Notice from the graph that T attains its minimum value at x=1.
Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition
by Larson, Ron
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
9781337271172
ISBN 13:
978-1-33727-117-2
Chapter 2 - P.S. Problem Solving - Page 240: 10d
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