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Two find the closest and farthest time capsules.
Answer to Problem 6CYU
AB is farthest and BC is closest.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Point A, B and C.
A graph
Formula used:
Distance=
Calculation:
Observing the graph,
Coordinates of
Coordinates of
Coordinates of
Using distance formula,
Distance=
For AB,
Substituting values,
AB=
Solving,
AB=
Hence, distance between AB is
For BC,
Substituting values,
BC=
Solving,
BC=
Hence, distance between BC is
For CA,
Substituting values,
CA=
Solving,
CA=
Hence, distance between CA is
Looking at the values, it is observed that, AB is farthest and BC is closest.
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