SOLUTION: Given that the points M and N are (-1,5) and (2,4) respectively. If a point P(h,k) is equidistant from the points M and N, show that k = 3h+3.
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Question 791734: Given that the points M and N are (-1,5) and (2,4) respectively. If a point P(h,k) is equidistant from the points M and N, show that k = 3h+3.
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The distance from point P to point M, squared, is
^2\ +\ (k\ -\ 5)^2)
The distance from point P to point N, squared, is
^2\ +\ (k\ -\ 4)^2)
Since P is equidistant from M and N, set these two expressions equal to each other and solve for 
in terms of 
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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