JAMB - Mathematics (1997 - No. 28)
A point P moves so that its equidistant from point L and M. If LM is16cm, find the distance of P from LM when P is 10cm from L
12cm
10cm
8cm
6cm
Explication
p from LM = \(\sqrt{10^2 - 8^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{36}\) = 6cm
= \(\sqrt{36}\) = 6cm