Question

if the distance between the points (4,k) and (1,0) is 5 , than what can be the possible value for k

Answer 1

let p =(4,k)
q=(1,0)

Distance formula


pq^2=(1-4)^2+(0-k)^2

pq^2=9+k^2
5^2=9+k^2
25=9+k^2
K=4