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Find the value of t, if the distance between the points P(–3, –14) and Q(t, –5) is 9 units.

A.

3

B.

2

C.

-3

D.

-2

Correct answer is C

Let the given points be:

P(-3, -14) = (x1, y1)

Q(t, -5) = (x2, y2)

PQ = 9 units (given)

Using the distance formula,

d = √ [ (x2x1)2+(y2y1)2]

PQ = √ [ (t(3))2+(5+14)2]

 √ [ (t+3)2+81] = 9

Squaring on both sides,

⇒ (t + 3)2 + 81 = 81

⇒ (t + 3)2  = 0

⇒ t + 3 = 0

∴ t = -3