What is the smallest value of
\(\sqrt{x^2 + 2x + 2} + \sqrt{x^2 - 4x +8}\)
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A graph seems the way to go, here
https://www.desmos.com/calculator/04zmr3pddp
The smallest value occurs when x = 0
And that value = sqrt (2) + sqrt (8) = sqrt (2) ( 1 + 2) = 3sqrt (2)
correct as usual!