Question

The coordinates (5, 2) and (–6, 2) are vertices of a hexagon. Explain how to find the length of the segment formed by these endpoints. How long is the segment?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let

Point 1 ----------> (5, 2)

Point 2 ----------> (–6, 2)

we know that

the distance between two points it is calculated with the formula

d=√[(y2-y1)²+(x2-x1)²]

then

d=√[(2-2)²+(-6-5)²]

d=√[(0)²+(-11)²]

d=√[121]

d=√121-----------> d=11 units

the answer is 11 unit

Answer 2

Sample Response: The segment is horizontal because the y-coordinates are the same. To find the distance, you can count the spaces between the points. The segment is 11 units long.