Find the point on the line y=−x−8y=-x-8 closest to the point (−6,−6)(-6,-6). The function giving the distance between the point and the line is s=s=  (Enter a function of xx)

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Find the point on the line y=−x−8y=-x-8 closest to the point (−6,−6)(-6,-6).

The function giving the distance between the point and the line is

s=s=  (Enter a function of xx)

 

The point on the line y=−x−8y=-x-8 closest to (−6,−6)(-6,-6) is  (Enter the coordinates of the point. Be sure to include commas and parentheses as required.

 

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