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what is the distance between point (-5, -2) and point (8, -3) rounded to the nearest tenth? will appreciate all the help

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\text {Distance =} √(((Y_2-Y_1)^2+(X_2-X_1)^2)


\text {Distance =} √(((-3-(-1))^2+(8-(-5))^2)


\text {Distance =} √((-1)^2+(13)^2)


\text {Distance =} √((1+169)


\text {Distance =} √(170)


\text {Distance =} 13.0 \text { units}
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