Question

Find the distance between P(2, 8) and Q(5,3).

Answer 1

34

Explanation:

The distance (d) between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by the formula

d = √ ((X2-X1)2+(Y2-Y1)2)

d = √ (5-2)2+(3-8)2

d = √ ((3)2+(-5)2)

d = √ (9+25)

d = √ 34