
Dayv O. answered 12/15/21
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for any point (e,f) to any line y=mx+b
can prove with similar triangles
distance=|f-me-b)/√(1+m2)
in this case e=6, f=10, m=-1, b=0
so d=16/√2
Sophie V.
asked 12/15/21Find the distance from the points (6,10) to the line y=-x
Dayv O. answered 12/15/21
Caring Super Enthusiastic Knowledgeable Geometry Tutor
for any point (e,f) to any line y=mx+b
can prove with similar triangles
distance=|f-me-b)/√(1+m2)
in this case e=6, f=10, m=-1, b=0
so d=16/√2
Jon S. answered 12/15/21
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Find equation of line through (6,10) perpendicular to y = -x
Equate equation of perpendicular line to line y = -x to find intersecting x and y
Find distance between intersecting x and y and (6,10).
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