SOLUTION: What is the distance from point A to the given line A(-1,7), y=3x If you don't mind, could you show me how you got the answer

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Question 1067342: What is the distance from point A to the given line
A(-1,7), y=3x
If you don't mind, could you show me how you got the answer

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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On the formula for the distance from a point to a straight line in a coordinate plane see the lesson

    - The distance from a point to a straight line in a coordinate plane

in this site.


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