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2. Find the point on the line 6x+y=9 that is closest to the point (-3,1). a. Find...

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2. Find the point on the line 6x+y=9 that is closest tothe point (-3,1).

a. Find the objective function.

b. Find the constraint.

c. Find the minimum (You need to specifyyour method)

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Let the point be Px yAs P lies on the line 6x y 9So the coordinates of the point P is x 96xThe distance between the points Px 96x and 3 1    See Answer
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