The line given by passes through the point . The line is parallel to and has the equation . Then the distance between and is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Since lies on , we have , which gives and . So reads , or . The line is parallel to , so matching slopes gives , hence and ; then is . The distance between the parallel lines and is .
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