Question

On a coordinate plane, Point W is 5 units from the origin. If Point W is located at (3, y), which of these is a possible value for the y-coordinate of Point W?

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Answer 2

W (3 , 4) or W (3 . -4)

Explanation:

W (3 , y), origin (0 ,0)

WO = √(3-0)²+(y-0)² = √9+y²

WO = 5

√9+y² = 5

9+y² = 25

y² = 16

y = ± 4

W (3 , 4) or W (3 . -4)