Coordinate Geometry Question 62
Question: A point equidistant from the points (2, 0) and (0, 2) is
Options:
A) (1, 4)
B) (2, 1)
C) (1, 2)
D) (2, 2)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ {{(x-2)}^{2}}+y^{2}=x^{2}+{{(y-2)}^{2}}\Rightarrow (x,y)=(2,2) $
Trick: Check with option. Obviously, the point (2, 2) is equidistant from the points (2, 0) and (0, 2).
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