SOLUTION: the point (x, 1) is 2√5 units form (2,3). Find x

Question 1184229: the point (x, 1) is 2√5 units form (2,3). Find x
Answer by ikleyn(52868) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the distance formula


     +  = 20


and find x from this equation


     = 20 - 4 = 16


    x- 2 = +/- 4


     = 2 + 4 = 6;      = 2 - 4 = -2.


As you see from my solution, there are two such values of x, satisfying the condition.

Solved.

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