Find x so the distance between the points (x,2) and (-1,-2) is x =_____ , ______

x = -5 , 3

Step-by-step explanation:

(x₁ , y₁) = (-1, -2)    & (x₂, y₂) = (x , 2)

Take square both sides,

x² + 2x + 5 = (2)²(√5)²               {(√5)² = √5*√5 = 5 }

x² + 2x +5 = 4 * 5

x² + 2x + 5 = 20

x² + 2x + 5 - 20 = 0

x² + 2x  -15 = 0

x² + 5x - 3x  - 5*3 = 0

x(x + 5) -3(x + 5)=0

(x + 5)(x - 3) = 0

x + 5 = 0     ; x - 3 = 0

x = -5        ;    x = 3

x = -5 , 3