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Find the relation between x and y such that the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (2, 5) and (6, 8).

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Equate the squared distances:

(x−2)2+(y−5)2=(x−6)2+(y−8)2(x-2)^2+(y-5)^2=(x-6)^2+(y-8)^2

−4x−10y+29=−12x−16y+100-4x-10y+29=-12x-16y+100

8x+6y−71=08x+6y-71=0

This is the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining the two points.

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