Coordinate Geometry Question 48

Question: The coordinates of a point are (0, 1) and the ordinate of another point is - 3. If the distance between the two points is 5, then the abscissa of another point is

Options:

A) 3

B) - 3

C) $ \pm 3 $

D) 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ 25=x^{2}+16\Rightarrow x=\pm 3 $ .