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In the xy-plane, the distance between the point P (1,3) and
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13 Oct 2020, 06:29
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In the xy-plane, the distance between the point P (1,3) and Q (9,y) is 17. If y > 0, then what is the value of y?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
E. 19
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A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
E. 19
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: In the xy-plane, the distance between the point P (1,3) and
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13 Oct 2020, 10:22
13 Oct 2020, 10:22
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I plug the answer back to the question (starting from C)
Assume y =17
(1,3) (9,17)
Then the distance equal (17-3)^2 +(9-1)^2
225+64=289
Distance equal √289=17
Ans equal C
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Assume y =17
(1,3) (9,17)
Then the distance equal (17-3)^2 +(9-1)^2
225+64=289
Distance equal √289=17
Ans equal C
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In the xy-plane, the distance between the point P (1,3) and
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14 Oct 2022, 02:58
14 Oct 2022, 02:58
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\(x^2 + 8^2 = 17^2\)
Then
\(x^2 = 289-64\)
So
\(x = \sqrt{225}=15\)
Since it started at y equals to 3 so 15+3 = 18
D
Then
\(x^2 = 289-64\)
So
\(x = \sqrt{225}=15\)
Since it started at y equals to 3 so 15+3 = 18
D
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