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Question: If the points A(6, –1), B(1, 3) and C(x, 8) be such that AB = BC, then x =...

If the points A(6, –1), B(1, 3) and C(x, 8) be such that

AB = BC, then x =

A

–3, 5

B

3, – 5

C

–3, –5

D

3, 5

Answer

–3, 5

Explanation

Solution

AB = BC

Ž (6 – 1)2 + (3 + 1)2 = (x – 1)2 + (8 – 3)2

Ž (x – 1)2 = 4

Ž x – 1 = ± 4

Ž x = 5, – 3