Question

31. The value of p if the distance between (2, 3) and (p,3) is 5
A.7
B. 9
C. 12
D. 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

(2-p)²+(3-3)²=5²

p²-4p+4+0=25

p²-4p-21=0

p²-7p+3p-21=0

p(p-7)+3(p-7)=0

(p-7)(p+3)=0

p=7,-3

:. p=7

Answer 2

ANSWER IS A) 7

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