Distance and coordinate systems

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Questions (6)

Find the point (x,y) on the curve y=sqrt(x+4) closest to the origin.
1. 3 answers
2. asked by cookie
3. 617 views
Calculate the distance between these waypoints using Mercator sailing:Tan Co= DLO/DMP Solve for DMP Initial position (A) Lat
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 73 views
Here's my question:Find a formula for the distance from the point (x(sub 1)), (y(sub 2)) to the origin. Thanks for your help!
1. 2 answers
2. asked by Caroleen
3. 784 views
Two ships pursue straight-line courses at steady speeds. At each time t (in hours, where 0 less-than-or-equal t
1. 2 answers
2. asked by s17
3. 738 views
What is the distance, to the nearest whole number, from K(5, 6) to P(1, −4)?A. 14 B. 6 C. 11 D. 13
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 13 views
A sports analyst graphed the trajectory of a soccer ball that was kicked by a goalkeeper. In the graph, x is the ball’s
1. 1 answer
2. asked by arlyiscool
3. 52 views