how many points are 5 units from both points A and B?

Question

In my book it says plot the points A (0,3) and B (-2,-1) then it says to use a compass and two circles with a radii of 5 one centered on A and on on B. So I did, then it asks "how many points are 5 units from both points A and B" I probably know how to figure it out, but the wording is confusing!

Answer 1

draw the circles and you shall see.

The points of intersection between the two circles, which there should be 2, will be the points 5 units away from both points.

And hence, your answer should be 2 points.