Question

Please help me solve this using the distance formula!!

Answer 1

51.5 m

Explanation:

Plot the points B and C. Then substitute the points in the distance formula.

B(-35,-20)

`\sf x_1= -35 \ ; \ y_1=-20`

C(-10,25)

`\sf x_2=-10 \ ; \ y_2 = 25`

`\sf \boxed{\bf Distance = √((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)}`

`\sf = √((-10-[-35])^2+(25-[-20])^2)\\\\=√((-10+35)^2+(25+20)^2)\\\\=√((25)^2+(45)^2)\\\\=√(625+2025)\\\\=√(2650)\\=51.5 \ m`