SOLUTION: Given the distance between (x,1) and (-2,5). Find the value(s) of x. please leave it in simplest form

Question 335171: Given the distance between (x,1) and (-2,5). Find the value(s) of x. please leave it in simplest form
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, nyc_function:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the distance formula,

Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d = distance between points (x,1) and (-2,5)

d^2 = (x+2)^2 + (1-5)^2

x = -2 +/- sqrt(d^2 - 16)

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