SOLUTION: Which of the following points is 5 units away from the point (3, 6)? A (3, 12) B (�1, 6) C (�8, 6) D (3, �1) E (8, 6)

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Question 673261: Which of the following points is 5 units away from the point (3, 6)?

A (3, 12)
B (�1, 6)
C (�8, 6)
D (3, �1)
E (8, 6)

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ewatrrr:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula:

Let the given point be

So

One-by-one, substitute the values of the coordinates in the answer choices for and . One of the sets of coordinates will make a true statement.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Which of the following points is 5 units away from the point (3, 6)?
D =
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Trying the different points:
Pt (8,6) ⇒