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Question
Find the distance of the following points from the origin:
(ii) B(-5,5)
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Solution
B(-5,5)
Let O(0,0) be the origin.
`OB = sqrt((-5-0)^2 + (5-0)^2)`
`= sqrt((-5)^2 +(5)^2)`
`=sqrt(25+25)`
`=sqrt(50)`
`= sqrt(25xx2)`
`=5 sqrt(2)` units
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Each team plays with 11 players on the field during the game including the goalie. Positions you might play include -
- Forward: As shown by players A, B, C and D.
- Midfielders: As shown by players E, F and G.
- Fullbacks: As shown by players H, I and J.
- Goalie: As shown by player K.
Using the picture of a hockey field below, answer the questions that follow:
What are the coordinates of the position of a player Q such that his distance from K is twice his distance from E and K, Q and E are collinear?
