SOLUTION: If the point which is equidistant from the poimts(10,0),(0,-10)and(-8,6) is (x,y), then prove x=0, y=0.

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Question 1052904: If the point which is equidistant from the poimts(10,0),(0,-10)and(-8,6) is (x,y), then prove x=0, y=0.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula:









Solve the system for and . Hint: Square both sides of each equation, expand the binomials, eliminate terms common to both sides, and see what you have left.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it