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Find the distance between the points P(2, 5) and Q(-1, -4).[A] 2[B] 90[C] -12[D] 3V10

Find the distance between the points P(2, 5) and Q(-1, -4).[A] 2[B] 90[C] -12[D] 3V-example-1
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we need to use the distance between two points formula

P=(2,5)

then

x1=2

y1=5

Q(-1,-4)

then

x2=-1

y2=-4


d=\sqrt[]{(2+1)^2+(5+4)^2}=\sqrt[]{9+81}=3\sqrt[]{10}

Find the distance between the points P(2, 5) and Q(-1, -4).[A] 2[B] 90[C] -12[D] 3V-example-1
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