If the locus of the points which are equidistant from points P and Q meets line PQ at point N, then PN equals

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2006 Subject: General Mathematics

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If the locus of the points which are equidistant from points P and Q meets line PQ at point N, then PN equals
Answer Details
The locus of the points which are equidistant from points P and Q is the perpendicular bisector of PQ. Let's call it line M. Point N is where line M intersects with line PQ. Therefore, PN is the perpendicular distance from point N to line M. Since M is the perpendicular bisector of PQ, PN is also the perpendicular distance from point N to line PQ. Therefore, PN = NQ. So, the correct option is "NQ".

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