two points p and q are euidistand from the origin. the position of p is (7,0 ) and the ascissca q is 0. find the coordinate of q
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Step-by-step explanation:
Two points p(7,0) and q(0,y)
Both points are equidistant to the origin O(0,0)
Therefore we can say
PO=OQ
By using distance formula
(PO)^2=√(7-0)^2+(0-0)^2
(PO)^2=√49
PO= 7 units
And as PO=OQ
Therefore
(OQ)^2=√(0-0)^2+(y-0)^2
(7)^2= √y
√y=√49
y=_+7
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