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The graph shows point F located at (0, 3) and line d given by the equation y = -2.

Which point is equidistant from F and d?
(0,1)
(3,0)
(-3,5)
(-5,3)

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Explanation:

Since line d has a constant y-value of -2, any point equidistant from F and d must lie on a horizontal line passing through the point (0, 1) (which is the midpoint of the line segment connecting F to the y-axis).

Therefore, we can eliminate the points (-3, 5) and (-5, 3) since they do not lie on a horizontal line passing through (0, 1).

To determine which of the remaining two points, (0, 1) and (3, 0), is equidistant from F, we can calculate their distances from F:

Distance from (0, 1) to F: sqrt[(0-0)^2 + (1-3)^2] = sqrt[4] = 2

Distance from (3, 0) to F: sqrt[(3-0)^2 + (0-3)^2] = sqrt[18] = 3sqrt[2]

Since neither distance is equal, we can conclude that there is no point on the graph that is equidistant from F and d. Therefore, the answer is none of the given options.

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