Question

What is the distance between (1,-5) and (-3,6)​

Answer 1

`\large\boxed{√(137)}`

Explanation:

The formula of a distance between two points:

`d=√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)`

We have the points (1, -5) and (-3, 6). Substitute:

`d=√((6-(-5))^2+(-3-1)^2)=√(11^2+(-4)^2)=√(121+16)=√(137)`