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The points (a, 3) and (5, 3) are 7 units apart, and a is less than 5. Find a.

Class 9Figures on the Coordinate PlaneCoordinate Geometry
  • A2
  • B12
  • C−12
  • D−2

Step-by-Step Solution

They lie on , so the distance is , giving . (12 would be the point 7 units to the right.)
Answer: D) −2

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