SOLUTION: Calculate the residual of P = (1.2, 2.4) with respect to the line 3x + 4y = 12.

Question 1154769: Calculate the residual of P = (1.2, 2.4) with respect to the line 3x + 4y = 12.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This problem is to be solved in 3 (three) steps.

    STEP 1.  Express  y = .


    STEP 2.  Calculate the value of "y" at x= 1.2    y =  = 2.1.


    STEP 3.  The residual is the difference between this value 2.1  and the y-coordinate 2.4  of the given point.

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