A tangent line at the point P to the parabola y=9-x², 0

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A tangent line at the point P to the parabola y=9-x², 0<x≤3, forms a triangle with the
coordinate axes. Write the coordinates of the point P and the area of the triangle of minimum area.
Include proof that your answer is a minimum. Draw a diagram and label it with any variables used.
Transcribed Image Text:A tangent line at the point P to the parabola y=9-x², 0<x≤3, forms a triangle with the coordinate axes. Write the coordinates of the point P and the area of the triangle of minimum area. Include proof that your answer is a minimum. Draw a diagram and label it with any variables used.
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