KVPY2017MathematicsStraight Lines
Let A = ( a ₁, a ₂ ) and B = ( b ₁, ~b ₂ ) be two points in the plane with integer coordinates. Which one of the following is not a possible value of the distance between A and B ?
Options
- A65
- B74
- C83
- D97
Correct answer
C. 83
Step-by-step solution
AB = ( a ₁- b ₁ )²+ ( a ₂- b ₂ )² Square + Square = 65 possible when =64+1 array l 74 =49+25 97 =81+16 array But 83 not possible