Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

From a point O(2,−1)O(2,-1) on a flat ground, two straight paths lead to two shops situated at A(−52, 3)A\left(-\dfrac{5}{2},\,3\right) and B(4, −72)B\left(4,\,-\dfrac{7}{2}\right). a. (i) Find the distance OAOA in its simplest surd form. b. (ii) Find the distance OBOB in its simplest surd form. c. (iii) Which shop is nearer to OO? Give a brief justification based on your results.

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