If the distance between the points (4, p) and (1, 0) is 5, then the value of p is
Given,
The distance between the points (4, p) and (1, 0) = 5
By using the formula of distance,
We get;
∵ Distance between the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
→
On squaring both the sides, we get
9 + p2 = 25
→ p2 = 16 → p = ± 4
Hence, the required value of p is ± 4