Represent any point on the curve by (x, 1-x^2). The distance between (0, 0) and (x, 1-x^2) is

To make this easier, let's minimize the SQUARE of this quantity because when the square root is minimal, its square will be minimal.
So minimize

Find the derivative of L and set it equal to zero.

This gives you

or

You can use the Second Derivative Test to figure out which value(s) produce the MINIMUM distance.

When x = 0, the second derivative is negative, indicating a relative maximum. When

, the second derivative is positive, indicating a relative MINIMUM.
The two points on the curve closest to the origin are
Answer:
m(n) = 60000
Amount = 60000/n
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Budget = 60000
Solving (a) Represent as a function mn
To do this simple substitute m(n) for Budget.
This gives;
m(n) = 60000
Solving (b) Amount each committee will receive.
Since the amount will be shared evenly.
Amount = m(n)/n
Substitute 60000 for m(n)
Amount = 60000/n
The associative property of multiplication would be
(A*B)*C = A*(B*C)