SOLUTION: A point P(x,y) is such that its distance form the y-axis is equal to its distance from the point A(3,2).show that y^2 - 4y - 6x + 13 = 0

SOLUTION: A point P(x,y) is such that its distance form the y-axis is equal to its distance from the point A(3,2).show that y^2 - 4y - 6x + 13 = 0

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Question 367677: A point P(x,y) is such that its distance form the y-axis is equal to its distance
from the point A(3,2).show that y^2 - 4y - 6x + 13 = 0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the distance formula,

Distance from (x,y) to (3,2),

Distance from (x,y) to (0,y),

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