SOLUTION: the point (5,y) is √17 units from (6,2). Find y.

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Question 536444: the point (5,y) is √17 units from (6,2). Find y.
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the point (5,y) is sqrt(17) units from (6,2). Find y.
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d%5E2+=+diffy%5E2+%2B+diffx%5E2+=+17
%28y-2%29%5E2+%2B+1+=+17
%28y-2%29%5E2+=+16
y - 2 = 4
y = 6
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y - 2 = -4
y = -2
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