Question

graph a right triangle with the two points forming the hypotenuse. Using the sides find the distance between the two points to the nearest tenth(if necessary)

Answer 1

We have information on the hypotenuse, now we must calculate the sides.

Using the x-coordinates of the points of the hypotenuse we obtain

1 - (-8) = 9

Using the y-coordinates of the points of the hypotenuse we obtain

3 - (-9) = 12

Now lets graph

Distance

`\begin{gathered} d=\sqrt[]{9^2+12^2} \\ d=15 \end{gathered}`

The distance would be 15