SOLUTION: Given line XY, how many points on the line are exactly 3 inches away from point X? Explain.

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Question 391025: Given line XY, how many points on the line are exactly 3 inches away from point X? Explain.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richard1234:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If X and Y are the endpoints, there's only one point between them that's 3" from X.
If the length of XY is less than 3", there are none.

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If XY is a line (as opposed to a line segment) then there are two points 3" away, one on each side of X.