Question 262991
The endpoints of segment AB are A(0, 8) and B(15, 0). What is the shortest
distance, in units, from P(0, 0) to segment AB?
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Find the slope of AB
m = -8/15
The shortest line from the Origin will be perpendicular to AB, so its slope is:
+15/8
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y = mx + b
y = 15x/8