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Question
If the points (2, 1) and (1, -2) are equidistant from the point (x, y), show that x + 3y = 0.
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Solution
Let p(x, y), Q(2, 1), R(1, -2) be the given points
Here `x_1 = x`, `y_1 = y`
`x_2 = 2, y_2 = 1`
The distance between two points
p(x,y) and Q(2, 1) is given by
`PQ = sqrt((2- x)^2 + (1 - y)^2)`
Similarly
Now both these distance are given to be the same
PQ = PR
`sqrt((2- x)^2 + (1 - y)^2) = sqrt((1 - x)^2 + (-2 - y)^2)`
Squaring both the sides
`=> sqrt((2- x)^2 + (1 - y)^2) = sqrt((1 - x)^2 + (-2 - y))`
Squaring both the sides
`=> (2 - x)^2 + (1 - y)^2 = (1 - x)^2 + (-2 - y)^2`
`=> 4 + x^2 - 4x + 1 + y^2 - 2y = 1 + x^2- 2x + 4 + y^2 + 4y`
`=> 4 + x^2 - 4x + 1 + y^2 - 2y -1 - x^2 + 2x - 4 - y^2 - 4y = 0`
`=>-2x - 6y = 0`
`=> -2(x + 3y) = 0`
=> x + 3y = 0
Hence prove
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It is rectangular in shape - 100 yards by 60 yards. Goals consist of two upright posts placed equidistant from the centre of the backline, joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The inner edges of the posts must be 3.66 metres (4 yards) apart, and the lower edge of the crossbar must be 2.14 metres (7 feet) above the ground.
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- Goalie: As shown by player K.
Using the picture of a hockey field below, answer the questions that follow:
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