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    May 16, 2008, 07:21 PM
    Distance from a point and line
    Answer how you got that "root2" on the eqn.explain detail
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    May 17, 2008, 04:05 AM
    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:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mathem...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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    May 18, 2008, 07:58 AM
    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.
    Smikesh
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