An equation of a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greatest value is |
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An equation of a line through the point (1, 2) whose distance from the point (3, 1) has the greatest value is |
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Obviously line through is at greatest distance from point when it is perpendicular to . Now slope of line is . Then slope of perpendicular line passing through is
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