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The distance between the point (4, 3) and the intersectio...

The distance between the point (4, 3) and the intersection of y = 2x + 4 and y = 7 - x is

A.

13

B.

32

C.

26

D.

105

Correct answer is B

P1 (4, 3), P2 (x, y)

y = 2x + 4 .....(1)

y = 7 - x .....(2)

Substitute (2) in (1)

7 - x = 2x + 4

7 - 4 = 2x + x

3 = 3x

x = 1

Substitute in eqn (2)

y = 7 - x

y = 7 - 1

y = 6

P2 (1, 6)

Distance between 2 points is given as

D = (x2x1)2+(y2y1)2

D = (14)2+(63)2

D = (3)2+(3)2

D = 9+9

D = 18

D = 9×2

D = 32