Question

if the difference between abscissa of points (p.-5). (2,7) is 13 units, then p is
(1) 15 or -11
(2)-15 or 11
(3)-15 or -11
(4) 15 or 11​

Answer 1

Answer:

$|p - 2| = 13 \\ \\ p - 2 = 13 \: \: \: \: \: \: p - 2 = - 13 \\ \\ p = 15 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: p = - 11.$

option (1) is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

$p = 15 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: p = - 11.$