Using Newton's Method
Exercises 29–31 present problems similar to exercises from the previous sections of this chapter. In each case, use Newton’'s Method to approximate the solution.
Minimum Distance
Find the point on the graph of that is closest to the point (1, 0).
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Exercises 29-31 present problems similar to exercises from the previous sections of this chapter. In each case, use Newton’'s Method to approximate the solution.
Minimum Time
You are in a boat 2 miles from the nearest point on the coast. You are traveling to a point Q that is 3 miles down the coast and I mile inland (see figure). You can row at 3 miles per hour and walk at 4 miles per hour. Toward what point on the coast should you row in order to reach point in the least time?
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