Question

Find the distance between the points (5.5) and (3.7). Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

2.8

Explanation:

The formula for the distance between point is

For points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2),

`d = \sqrt{(x1-x2)^(2) + (y1-y2)^(2) }`

So you would plug into your calculator:

`\sqrt{(5-3)^(2) +(5-7)^(2) }`

To get an answer of 2.8 when rounded to the nearest tenth.