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If point C has coordinates (4, 2) and point D has coordinates (8, 5), then what is the length of CD?

If point C has coordinates (4, 2) and point D has coordinates (8, 5), then what is-example-1

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Length = √((Y_2-Y_1)^2 + (X_2-X_1)^2)


Point \ (4, 2) \ and \ (8, 5)


Length = √((5-2)^2 + (8-4)^2)


Length = √((3)^2 + (4)^2)


Length = √(9 + 16)


Length = √(25)


Length = 5


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