Question

Find the distance between the following points (-2,4) (3,2)

Answer 1

5.39 units

Explanation:

x1= -2 x2=3 y1=4 y2=2

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

= sqrt (3 -(-2))^2 + (2 - 4)^2

= sqrt (5)^2 + (-2)^2

=sqrt 25 + 4

=sqrt 29

distance = 5.39 units