Question

What is the distance between the points (–6, –10) and (2, 5)?

Answer 1

17

Explanation:

To find the distance between two points, we use the formula

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

d= sqrt((2--6)^2+(5--10)^2 )

d= sqrt((2+6)^2+(5+10)^2 )

d = sqrt(8^2 + 15^2)

d = sqrt(64+225)

d =sqrt(289)

d =17