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Find the distance between these points: A (5, 8), B(-3, 4)
Distance AB = ?

User Kanu
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distance between the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is
D=
√((x1-x2)^2+(y1-y2)^2)


distance between points ((5,8) and (-3,4) is
D=
√((5-(-3))^2+(8-4)^2)
D=
√((8)^2+(4)^2)
D=
√(64+16)
D=
√(80)
D=4√5 units

AB=4√5 units
User Grabury
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The distance between points A (5, 8) and B(-3, 4) is 8.944. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

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