Question

Find the distance between the two points rounding to the nearest tenth (if

necessary).
(8, -3) and (4, 6)

Answer 1

9.8

Explanation:

The distance is calculated using the formula d=√(x2-x1)²+(y2-y1)²

The first thing to do is subtract to find the necessary values.

X 8 - 4 = 4

Y -3 - 6 = -9

d=√(4)²+(9)²

d=√(16 + 81)

d=√97

d = 9.8488578018 or 9.8

Answer 2

d = 9.8

Explanation:

Use the distance formula.

d = √(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2

d = √(4 - 8)^2 + (6 - (-3))^2

d = √(-4)^2 + 9^2

d = √97

d = 9.8