alleryM is the midpoint of AB. How many points are 5 cm from M and equally distant from A and B?
AOne point only
BTwo positions
CFour positions
DNo common point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two positions
The perpendicular bisector passes through M and meets the radius-5 circle centred at M twice.
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