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Problem 4 - Entrance Test

If the distance between the points (2, k) and (4, 5) is √8, then k equals

Correct: A

√[(4–2)²+(5–k)²]=√8 → 4+(5–k)²=8 → (5–k)²=4 → 5–k=±2 → k=3 or 7.