Question

If the distance between the point A(a, -) and B(5,3) be 5 units , find the value of 'a'​

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

distance=√(x2-x1)^2 +(y2-y1) ^2

5 =√(5-a)^2+(3+1)^2

25=(5-a)^2+4^2

25=(5-a)^2+16

25-16=(5-a)^2

9 =(5-a)^2

3 =5-a

a=5-3

a= 2