A line segment has two end-points M(3, 7) and N(11, -6). Find the coordinates of the point W that lies on the y-axis such that W is equidistant from M and from N. Hint: The term 'equidistant' means 'same distance'.
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We know that point W lies on the Y-axis, so its x-coordinate is 0. Let's denote the coordinates of W as (0, y). Show more…
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