Question

find the value of k, if the point p (2,4)is equidistant from the point A(5,k) and B(k,7)

Answer 1

Answer: Since p(2,4) is equidistant from the other two points, it is the midpoint.

(5+k)/2= 2

k = -1

B = (-1,7)

(k+7)/2=4

k = 1

A = (5,1)