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We can merge the two equations to create <math>x^2+y=x+y</math>. Using either the quadratic equation or factoring, we get two solutions with <math>x</math>-coordinates <math>0</math> and <math>1</math>. | We can merge the two equations to create <math>x^2+y=x+y</math>. Using either the quadratic equation or factoring, we get two solutions with <math>x</math>-coordinates <math>0</math> and <math>1</math>. | ||
| − | Plugging this into either of the original equations, we get <math>(0,10)</math> and <math>(1,9)</math>. The distance between those two points is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }\sqrt{2}}</math>. | + | Plugging this into either of the original equations, we get <math>(0,10)</math> and <math>(1,9)</math>. The [[distance formula|distance]] between those two points is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }\sqrt{2}}</math>. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 25 July 2024
The graph of 
and the graph of 
meet in two points. The distance between these two points is:
Solution
We can merge the two equations to create 
. Using either the quadratic equation or factoring, we get two solutions with 
-coordinates 
and 
.
Plugging this into either of the original equations, we get 
and 
. The distance between those two points is 
.
See Also
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