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Find the distance between the two points. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

(5, -8) and (-3,-1)

User Jbarat
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Answer: 10.6

Explanation:

The formula to get the distance between the two points will be:

D = ✓[(x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²]

where,

x1 = 5

X2 = -3

y1 = -8

y2 = -1

D = ✓[(-3 -5)² + (-1 +8)²]

D = ✓(-8)² + (7)²

D = ✓(64 + 49)

D = ✓113

D = 10.6

The distance is 10.6

User William Turrell
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