Please solve RD Sharma class 12 Chapter maxima and minima exercise 17.5 question 32 maths textbook solution.
Hint: For maximum or minimum value of z must have
Given: Let the point (x,y) on the curve nearest (0,5)
.........(1)
Also,
using the distance formula
Solution:
Now,
....... from (1)
Substituting the value of x in eqn (1)
y =4
The required nearest point