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PrecalculusSuperchallengeConic Sections and Parametric Equations

Conic Sections and Parametric Equations · Superchallenge problem

PP is a point on the parabola y2=8xy^2=8x, and A=(5,8)A=(5,8). Let dd be the distance from PP to the yy-axis. Find the smallest possible value of PA+dPA+d.