JAMB Mathematics 2002 Question 41

Question 41

Loci

The locus of a point P which is equidistant from two given points S and T is

  1. A.the perpendicular bisector of ST
  2. B.the angle bisector of PS and ST
  3. C.a perpendicular to ST
  4. D.a line parallel to ST
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the perpendicular bisector of ST)

Explanation

All points the same distance from S and T lie on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment ST.