Show that the distance D from point p(X1,Y1)to a line L with equation ax+by=C is given by D=ax+by−c÷√a²+b²

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That's an interesting formula you've presented!

When we talk about the distance from a specific point p(X1, Y1) to a line, what do you think the xx and yy in the numerator ax + by - c should represent?

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