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What is the smallest value of

\(\sqrt{x^2 + 2x + 2} + \sqrt{x^2 - 4x +8}\)

 Jul 1, 2022
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imagine hearting your own comment lm-fao

 Jul 1, 2022
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A graph seems the way to  go, here

 

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/04zmr3pddp

 

The smallest value occurs when x =  0

 

And that value =   sqrt (2) + sqrt (8) =  sqrt (2)  ( 1 + 2)  =  3sqrt (2) 

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jul 1, 2022
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correct as usual! laugh

nerdiest  Jul 3, 2022

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