Question

If the distance between the points (5, - 2) and (1, a) is 5, find the values of a.

Answer 1

Answer:

distance between (5,-2)= 5 +(-2)

=3

distance between (5,-2) I. e 3 + (1,a)=5

(1,a)=5-- 3 = 2

2 = 1 + a

a= 2- 1= 1

value of a=1

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Answer 2

The value of a is either 1 or -5