Question

Calculate the approximate distance point A (5, 3, −2) and point B (2, −4, 8) are from the origin. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

The distance of A from the origin.
√(5²+3²+(-2)²)= √(25+9+4)
=√38
=6.2

The distance of B from the origin

√(2²+(-4)²+8²=√(4+16+64)

=√84
= 9.2