An Apollonius Minimum

★ 7/10analytic geometryApollonius Circle

Problem

In the coordinate plane xOyxOy, let A(4,0)A(4,0) and B(0,3)B(0,3), and let PP be a moving point on the circle x2+y2=4x^2+y^2=4. Find the minimum value of

3AP+2BP.3AP+2BP.

Answer

Solution

Difficulty7/10
Topicsanalytic geometry, Apollonius Circle

Whiteboard

Your sketch is saved only in this browser. To share it, export your drawing as an image (whiteboard menu → Export as → PNG), then upload that image in the comments below.

Discussion

Ask questions, share alternate solutions, and use LaTeX freely.

0 comments
Log in to join the discussion.

No comments yet.