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Problem

Consider the function f(x)=x2ln⁡x+4−x2f(x)=\sqrt{x^2\ln x+4-x^2}, where x∈Rx\in\mathbb{R}, x>0x>0. a. Show that the distance, ll, between the origin and any point on the graph of ff is given by l=x2ln⁡x+4l=\sqrt{x^2\ln x+4}. b. Hence, find the xx-coordinate of the point on the graph of ff which is closest to the origin.

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