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Let $\mathrm{A}=\left(\mathrm{a}_{1}, \mathrm{a}_{2}\right)$ and $\mathrm{B}=\left(\mathrm{b}_{1}, \mathrm{~b}_{2}\right)$ be two points in the plane with integer coordinates. Which one of the following is not a possible value of the distance between $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ ?
MathematicsStraight LinesKVPYKVPY 2017 (5 Nov SB/SX)
Options:
  • A $\sqrt{65}$
  • B $\sqrt{74}$
  • C $\sqrt{83}$
  • D $\sqrt{97}$
Solution:
2177 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\sqrt{83}$
$$
\mathrm{AB}=\sqrt{\left(\mathrm{a}_{1}-\mathrm{b}_{1}\right)^{2}+\left(\mathrm{a}_{2}-\mathrm{b}_{2}\right)^{2}}
$$
Square $+$ Square $=\sqrt{65}$ possible when $=64+1$
$$
\begin{array}{l}
\sqrt{74}=49+25 \\
\sqrt{97}=81+16
\end{array}
$$
But $\sqrt{83}$ not possible

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