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The distance between the points (x, 21) and (4, -7) is 162. Find the sum of all possible values of x.

 Apr 24, 2022
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This problem isn't possible. The shortest possible line segment would be between (4,7) and (4,21).

 

This line segment has a length of 28, which is greater than 162, so there are no points that work. 

 Apr 24, 2022
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Find the sum of all possible values of x.

 

Hello Guest!

 

y=(162)2(x4)27y=2121=512(4x)27282=51216+8xx2

x28x+286=0x=4±16286x=4±3i30

xR | No solution.

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 Apr 24, 2022

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