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If the distance between the points (4, p) and (1, 0) is 5, then the values of p are ______.
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Solution
If the distance between the points (4, p) and (1, 0) is 5, then the values of p are ±4.
Explanation:
Distance = `sqrt((4 - 1)^2 + (p - 0)^2) = 5`
⇒ 9 + p2 = 25
⇒ p2 = 16
⇒ p = ±4
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