SOLUTION: The following are coordinates of points in the xy-plane . which of these points is nearest the origin ? a (0,-1) b (0,1/2) c (1/2,-1/2) d (1/2,1/2) e (-1,-1)

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Question 304102: The following are coordinates of points in the xy-plane . which of these points is nearest the origin ?
a (0,-1) b (0,1/2) c (1/2,-1/2) d (1/2,1/2) e (-1,-1)



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