Asked by Jim
Find the equation of the set of all points P(x,y) that is equidistant from (-3,0) and (3,-5).
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Steve
they lie on the perpendicular bisector of the line between the two points.
That line has slope -5/6, so its perpendicular has slope 6/5
The midpoint of the line segment is (0,-5/2), so the line you want is
y + 5/2 = 6/5 (x-0)
That line has slope -5/6, so its perpendicular has slope 6/5
The midpoint of the line segment is (0,-5/2), so the line you want is
y + 5/2 = 6/5 (x-0)
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