Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.1 Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas - 9.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 618: 45

Answer

$d=\sqrt{5x^2-16x+13}$ $(3,6)$; $\left(\dfrac{1}{5},\dfrac{2}{5}\right)$

Work Step by Step

Because the point $(x,y)$ is on the line $y=2x$, the coordinates can be written as $(x,2x)$. The distance $d$ between $(x,2x)$ and $(2,3)$ can be written as: $$\begin{align*} d&=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\\ &=\sqrt{(x-2)^2+(2x-3)^2}\\ &=\sqrt{x^2-4x+4+4x^2-12x+9}\\ &=\sqrt{5x^2-16x+13}. \end{align*}$$ We solve the equation $d=\sqrt{10}$ for $x$: $$\begin{align*} \sqrt{5x^2-16x+13}&=\sqrt{10}\\ 5x^2-16x+13&=10\\ 5x^2-16x+3&=0\\ (5x^2-15x)-(x-3)&=0\\ (x-3)(5x-1)&=0\\ x-3=0&\text{ or }5x-1=0\\ x=3&\text{ or }x=\dfrac{1}{5}\\ \end{align*}$$ The two points are: $$(3,6)\text{ and }\left(\dfrac{1}{5},\dfrac{2}{5}\right).$$
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