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Which point on x-axis is equidistant from (7,6) and (-3,4) ?
Asked by Jai Khurana | 03 Aug, 2013, 01:00: PM
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Let the point on x-axis be P (x, 0).

The given points are A(7, 6) and B(–3, 4).

Since, point P is equidistant from A and B, therefore AP = BP

or AP2 = BP2

(7 – x)2 + (6 – 0)2 = (–3 – x)2 + (4 – 0)2

49 + x 2 – 14+ 36 = 9 + x 2 + 6x + 16

85 – 14= 6x + 25

20x = 60

x = 3

Hence, the required point is (3, 0).

Answered by | 03 Aug, 2013, 04:01: PM
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