Question:
distance between (5,2p) and (2,0) is 5 find the value of p
Answer:
Distance between (5, 2p) and (2, 0) = 5
=> √[(5-2)2 + (2p)2] = 5
=> √[32 + (2p)2 ] = 5
=> √[9 + 4p2 ] = 5
=> 9 + 4p2 = 52
=> 9 + 4p2 = 25
=> 4p2 = 25 - 9
=> 4p2 = 16
=> p2 = 16/4
=> p2 = 4
=> p = √4
=> p = 2, -2
Not what you are looking for? Go ahead and submit the question, we will get back to you.
