Question

On a state map, a cartographer plots Geocity at coordinates (5, 8) and Shapetown at coordinates (11, 16). How far is it from Geocity to Shapetown?

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

Answer 2

We can solve for the distance between Geocity to Shapetown using the formula for the distance between two points which is shown below:
d² = (x2-x1)²+(y2-y1)²
Such as we have two points:
Geocity (5,8)
Shapetown (11,16)

Solving for the distance, we have:
d² = (11-5)² + (16-8)²
d² = 6² + 8²
d = 10

The answer is 10 units.