Question

On the coordinate grid of a map. Josie's house is located at (2,7). Her school is located at (-5,5). If each map unit equals one mile, what is the approximate distance from her house to school?

Please help!!!!!!

Answer 1

The correct answer is 7.28

Explanation:

Answer 2

The approximate distance from her house to school is 7 miles
sqrt((2- (-5))^2 + (7-5)^2)

= sqrt ((49 + 4)) =sqrt (53)

= 7.2 miles ~ 7 miles