If the distance between the points (4, p) and (1, 0) is 5, what is the value of p ?

CBSE Class 10 Maths PYQ · Coordinate Geometry · Distance Formula · 2 Marks · March 2026 · Standard

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332 Marks · March 2026 · Standard
If the distance between the points $(4, p)$ and $(1, 0)$ is 5, what is the value of $p$?
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$\sqrt{(4 - 1)^2 + (p - 0)^2} = 5$ (1 Mark)
$\Rightarrow 9 + p^2 = 25$ (1/2 Mark)
$\Rightarrow p = \pm 4$ (1/2 Mark)
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