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Homework Statement
Find the coordinates of the point ##P(x,y)## on the curve ##y = \sqrt{x}## that is closest to the point ##(4,0)##.
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The Attempt at a Solution
The derivative is ##y'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}##. Do I then find the tangent line to ##y = \sqrt{x}##. A little help would be great!