If point A (0,2) is equidistant from the point B (3, p)and C (p, 5), find p. -Maths 9th

If point A (0,2) is equidistant from the point B (3, p)and C (p, 5), find p. -Maths 9th
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 Given, AB=AC (AB)2=(AC)2 Distance between two points=(x2​−x1​)2+(y2​−y1​)2​(AB)2=(AC)2⟹(0−3)2+(2−p)2=(0−p)2+(2−5)2 9+4+p2−4p=p2+9 p=1 Distance=(0−3)2+(2−1)2​Distance=10​
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