Solve the Problem $\left( \frac { 5 } { 17 } , \frac { 15 } { 17 } \right)$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the point on the line 2x + 3y = 5 that is closest to the point (1, 2) .

• A) \(\left( \frac { 5 } { 17 } , \frac { 15 } { 17 } \right)\)
• B) \(\left( \frac { 7 } { 17 } , \frac { 13 } { 17 } \right)\)
• C) \(\left( \frac { 7 } { 13 } , \frac { 17 } { 13 } \right)\)
• D) \(\left( \frac { 5 } { 13 } , \frac { 15 } { 13 } \right)\)

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