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I can see the origin from here. (Posted on 2012-03-11) Difficulty: 4 of 5
Consider the function f(x)=x2+c
Let P=(x,y) be a point on the graph of y=x2+c
Let d(x) = the distance from P to the origin.

[1] Find the value(s) of x, in terms of c, that minimizes d(x).

[2] Prove d(x) ≥ f(x) for all x and c.

[3] Find, in terms of c, the limit as x goes to infinity of d(x)-f(x)

[4] Find, in terms of c, and if it exists, the integral from negative infinity to positive infinity of (d(x)-f(x)-the above limit) dx

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  Subject Author Date
Part 4 still unsolvedJer2012-10-05 10:57:06
Some ThoughtsParts 1-3Brian Smith2012-03-13 20:18:30
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