Distance = √[ ( 7 - 3 )^2 + ( 2p - 0 )^2 ]
Distance = √(4)^2 + ( 2p)^2
Distance = √16 + 4p^2
As the question said : Distance = √80
√80 = √16 + 4p^2
Thus :
16 + 4p^2 = 80
Subtract both sides 16
16 - 16 + 4p^2 = 80 - 16
4p^2 = 64
Divide both sides by 4
4p^2 ÷ 4 = 64 ÷ 4
p^2 = 16
Thus :
p = 4 or p = - 4
