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Find the distance from the point (-2,5) to the line 5x-12y+7=0.

  1. 63
  2. 3.71
  3. 4.85
  4. 9

Answer

C. 4.85

Solution

d= |5(-2)-12(5)+7|sqrt(52+122)=63/13=4.85.

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