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A rock is thrown from (2,1) to (12,18). how far did the rock travel

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Answer:

18.136 units of distance

Explanation:

d = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

where (x1, y1) = (2, 1) and (x2, y2) = (12, 18)

d = sqrt((12 - 2)^2 + (18 - 1)^2)

= sqrt(10^2 + 17^2)

= sqrt(329)

≈ 18.136

Therefore, the rock traveled approximately 18.136 units of distance.

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