SOLUTION: Distance from a Point to a Line
8.Find the distance from the point P(3,5)to the line x=-2.
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8.Find the distance from the point P(3,5)to the line x=-2.
thank you!!!
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In this case,take difference from x-coord of P(3,5) and x=-2: 3-(-2)=3+2=5
Ans: distance from P(3,5) to line x=-2: 5 units
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