SOLUTION: Let P = (x,y) be a point on the graph of y = x^2 - 8. (a)Express the distance d from P to the point as a function of x. (b) What is d if x = 0?

Question 1208129: Let P = (x,y) be a point on the graph of y = x^2 - 8.
(a)Express the distance d from P to the point as a function of x.
(b) What is d if x = 0?

Answer by math_tutor2020(3816) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In part (a) you mention "Express the distance d from P to the point"

point P is defined as P = (x,y) = (x, x^2-8)
However, the other point isn't defined.

It appears some information is missing. Please revise carefully and repost. Thank you.

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