Answer
$y=\pm5+13$
Work Step by Step
The distance formula from $P_1(x_1,y_1)$ to $P_2(x_2,y_2)$ is $d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$.
Hence here: $\sqrt{(1-8)^2+(y-13)^2}=\sqrt{74}\\49+(y-13)^2=74\\(y-13)^2=25\\y-13=\pm5\\y=\pm5+13$
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.1 Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas - 9.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 618: 44
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