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A segment is drawn from the origin to (-4,3). What is the length of the segment?

User Juwel
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Answer:

5 units

Explanation:

We know the origin is at (0,0), so we can use the distance formula to find the length of this segment.

The distance formula is as follows:


√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)\\

Our points are:

1) (0,0)

2) (-4,3)


√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)\\


√((-4-0)^2+(3-0)^2)\\

simplify


√((-4)^2+(3)^2) \\√(16+9)\\ √(25) \\5

So, the length is 5 units. Hope this helps! :)

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