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    Feb 2, 2010, 10:33 AM
    what is the distance from the point (-1,3) to the line y=2
    This is geometry
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    Feb 2, 2010, 11:42 AM

    Just use the formula

    Come on, just look at it. There is not much to it. The line is at y=2 and the point is at y=3.

    Subtract 2 from 3.
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