SOLUTION: Given that the points M and N are (-1,5) and (2,4) respectively. If a point P(h,k) is equidistant from the points M and N, show that k = 3h+3.

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Question 791734: Given that the points M and N are (-1,5) and (2,4) respectively. If a point P(h,k) is equidistant from the points M and N, show that k = 3h+3.
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The distance from point P to point M, squared, is



The distance from point P to point N, squared, is



Since P is equidistant from M and N, set these two expressions equal to each other and solve for in terms of

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