Find the point(s) on the ellipse x2 9 + y2 = 1 (a) Closest to the point (2, 0). (b)

Chapter 4, Problem 41

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Find the point(s) on the ellipse x2 9 + y2 = 1 (a) Closest to the point (2, 0). (b) Closest to the focus (8, 0). [Hint: Minimize the square of the distancethis avoids square roots.]

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