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Old May 16, 2008, 06:21 PM
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distance from a point and line

answer how you got that "root2" on the eqn.explain detail

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Old May 17, 2008, 03:05 AM   #2  
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It wasn't a good idea starting a new thread to continue asking in the same post. Few would know what you're talking about. I assume you are referring to:

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mathema...la-216527.html

The formula for the distance from a point to a line is

In that event, the comes from the coefficients of the line equation you were given.

. The coefficients of x and y are 1 and -1, respectively.

See now?.

Please, if this has been of help, don't be an ingrate like so many others. Please rate the answer or say thanks.

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Old May 18, 2008, 06:58 AM   #3  
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hai sir,
Thank you very much for your help.Indians are not like others,we are always greatefull to others who gives us a littie bit of help.
ONce again thanks.we should keep in touch.
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