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Calculate the distance between the ordered pairs (1, 0) and (-4, 0). Show your work

User Norrs
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Answer: 5

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User Marilu
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Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for distance is d = √((x2-x1)2 + (y2-y1)2)

Substitute the x's and the y's for the ordered pairs.

d=√ (1-(-4))²+(0-0)²

=√ (5)²+(0)²

=√(25)

= 5

Good luck on your homework!

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