Question

In the formula d=/(x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2 , how does each subtraction expression relate to the Pythagorean theorem?

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

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Answer 2

option A

Step-by-stevvp explanation:

In the formula
`d=√((x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2)`

The formula is used to find the distance between two points

(x2-x1) gives the length of one leg

(y2-y1) gives the length of another leg

In a right angle triangle , Pythagorean theorem is
`c=√(a^2 + b^2)`

where a and b represents the sides of the triangle

Each subtraction expression in the formula represents the leg of the right angle triangle with the hypotenuse of length d