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If the distance between points P (x, 2) and Q (3, –­6) is 10 units, then x is


A

3

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B

-3

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C

9

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-9

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Solution

The correct options are
A

3


C

9


PQ = (3x)2+(6(2))2=10

squaring both side we get

(3x)2+(6+2)2=100

(3x)2+82=100

3x)2=10064

3x)2=10064

3x)2=62

x = 3+6 or 3-6

x = -3 or 9


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