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\vtop{\hsize=4.05in \noindent {\bf Problem statement} Part of the graph of the
parametric curve $\left\{\matrix{x=t^2\hfill\cr y=8(1-t)^2\cr}\right.$ is shown to the
right. Find the $(x,y)$ coordinates of the point on the curve which is
closest to the origin.

}

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