Question

Find the coordinats of the point on y-,axis which is neareast to the point(-2,5) full solutio

Answer 1

let the point be (h, 0)
dist from (-2,5)
d=√{(-2-h)^2+25}
since (-2-h)^2will always. be positive hence it's min value will b zero
so at -2-h=0...i. e. , h=-2
d=5...min