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Which point on the -axis is equidistant from the points (6, 5) and (−4, 3)?

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  • A(0, 9)
  • B(9, 0)
  • C(0, 4)
  • D(0, −9)

Step-by-Step Solution

A point on the -axis has the form (0, k). Equating squared distances: , so , giving and . Check: from (0, 9) both distances are √52.
Answer: A) (0, 9)

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