Question

Find the distance from the point P to line m in the given figure. A)
`√(170)`B)
`√(85)` C)
`√(17)`D)
`√(34)`

Answer 1

C. √17

Explanation:

point P to line m

= √(1² + 4²

= √17

Answer 2

C.
`√(17)`

Explanation:

use pythagorean

=
`√(1^2 + 4^2)`

=
`√(17)`

therefore, the answer is C.
`√(17)`