Question

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The class of math is mapped on a coordinate grid with the origin being at the center point of the hall. Mary's seat is located at the point (- 4, 7) and Betty's seat is located at (- 2, 5) . How far is it from Mary's seat to Betty's seat?

Answer 1

2.83 units diagonally

2 units horizontally and 2 units vertically

Explanation:

x position difference -2-(-4)=2

y position difference 7-5=2

2 units horizontally and 2 units vertically on a graph

2^2+2^2=8

sq rt 8=2.83 units