Question

Find the distance between the points given. Simplify all irrational answers.

(2, 5) and (6, 8)

D= ...?

Answer 1

Given the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), the distance between these points is given by the formula:

d = √(x2-x1)² + (y2 - y1)²

So, the distance between (2, 5) and (6, 8) is as follows:

d = √(x2-x1)² + (y2 - y1)²
d = √(6-2)² + (8 - 5)²
d = √25
d = 5