Question

if the distance between the points (x,2) and (3,-6) is 10 units then find the positive value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

The positive value of x is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

1. √(x-3)^2 +√(2+6)^2 = 10
2. X2 +9-6x + 64= 100
3. x2-6x -27= 0
4. x2 - 9x +3x -27= 0
5. x= 9, -3