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What is the distance between the points (-1,-7) and (-1,4)

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The correct answer is 11 strides

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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

11

Discussion:

Solution by distance formula:

d = sqrt( (x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)

= sqrt ( (-1 - (-1) )^2 + (4 - (-7))^2 )

= sqrt ( ( -1 + 1) ^2 + (4+7)^2)

= sqrt ( 0^2 + 11^ 2 )

= sqrt ( 11^2)

= 11

Solution by contemplation!

Note the x coordinate of both points is the same (i.e. -1) This means the line joining the points is vertical and its length is simply the difference of the y coordinates: 4 - (-7) = 4 + 7 = 11

Thank you,

MrB

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