ind the coordinates of the points that are 17 units away from the origin and have a y-coordinate equal to −8.

Question

asking for smalerl x-values and larger x-values

Answer 1

x^2 + y^2 = 17^2

x^2 +(-8)^2 = 17^2

x^2 = 17^2 - 8^2 = 225

x = + or - sqr225 = + or - 15

the points are (15, -8) and (-15, -8)