JAMB Mathematics 2009 Question 33

Question 33

Coordinate Geometry

What is the value of r if the distance between the points (4, 2) and (1, r) is 3 units?

  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2)

Explanation

(1 − 4)2 + (r − 2)2 = 9 gives (r − 2)2 = 0, so r = 2.