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Find d(A, B), if co-ordinates of A and B are -2 and 5 respectively.

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Question

Find d(A, B), if co-ordinates of A and B are -2 and 5 respectively.

Options

  • -2

  • 5

  • 7

  • 3

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Solution

7

Explanation:

It is known that distance between the two points is obtained by subtracting the smaller co-ordinate from the larger co-ordinate.

We know that 5 > - 2

∴ d(A, B) = 5 - (- 2)

∴ d(A, B) = 5 + 2

∴ d(A, B) = 7

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Chapter 1: Basic Concepts in Geometry - Problem set 1 [Page 11]

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Balbharati Mathematics 2 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts in Geometry
Problem set 1 | Q 1. (iv) | Page 11

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