Perpendicular Distance (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes

Perpendicular to the line

$\frac{|ax_1 + by_1 + c|}{\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}}$

Point is on the line

Use the formula: $d=0$

Distance remains positive

Find shortest path

Distance from point to line

Shortest distance from P to the line

$\frac{23}{5}$

$0$