Let P(x, y) be a point on the graph of y=x^2-3. Express the distance, d, from P to the origin as a function of the points x-coordinate

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answer:

(7 x + 6 y) (49 x^2 - 42 x y + 36 y^2)

discussion:

the trick is to recognize that 343 = 7^3 and 216 = 6^3 and, in general,

a^3 + b^3 =   (a + b) (a^2 - a b + b^2).

in our case

343x^3+216y^3   =   (7x)^3 + (6y)^3

so take a = 7x and b = 6y in the above equation to get the answer.

you,

mrb

what are you trying find out?

step-by-step explanation:

      2

  2 is to go somewhat to the top right of a because it is squared    

v= a h/3

yes they are the same