Question

What is the distance from (−3, 1) to (−1, 5)? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

it 4.47

Explanation:

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Answer 2

4.46

Explanation:

The formula of a distance between two points:

`d=√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)`

We have (-3, 1) and (-1, 5). Substitute:

`d=√((-1-(-3))^2+(5-1)^2)=√(2^2+4^2)=√(4+16)=√(20)\\\\=√(4\cdot5)=\sqrt4\cdot\sqrt5=2\sqrt5\approx2\cdot2.23=4.46`