SOLUTION: The Point (0,1) has the distance of ? , From the line defined by {{{y=-2x-1}}}

Question 13984: The Point (0,1) has the distance of ? , From the line defined by
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
same approach as the previous Q.

you need to:
1. find the point on the first line that when joined to (0,1), makes a perpendicular joint.
2. calculate the length of the line given the 2 sets of coordinates.

1. is the convoluted part...see your other Q for the mechanics of it.

jon.
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