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Find the shortest distance between the line $y=x-2$ and the curve $y=x^{2}+3 x+2$
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The derivative of a function gives us the slope of the tangent line at any point on the curve. The derivative of $y=x^{2}+3 x+2$ is $y'=2x+3$. Show more…
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