Question

Find all points on the​ x-axis of a cartesian coordinate system that are 55 units from the point ​(0,33​).

Answer 1

call the points (a,0) and (b,0)

distance is√a²+(-33)², or√a²+1089, or a²+1089=3025

a²=1936
a=√1936 or ±44

points are this (-44,0) and (44,0)