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A line has slope m and y-intercept 4. The distance between the origin and the line is equal to
MathematicsStraight LinesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 41-m2
  • B 4m2-1
  • C 4m2+1
  • D 4m1+m2
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The correct answer is: 4m2+1

Given, the line with slope m and y intercept 4.

As we know by the slope-intercept form of a line, a line with a slope m and y intercept c, the equation of the line is y=mx+c.

The equation of the line is y=mx+4.

Also, the distance between a point x1,y1 and a line ax+by+c=0 is given by ax1+by1+ca2+b2 units.

 The distance between origin and the line y=mx+4 =41+m2.

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