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Find the distance between W(−8,1) and Y(0,6). Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

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Answer:

d = 9.4

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the distance between two points use the formula to calculate the distance:


d=√((x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2)
Substitute and solve:

d=√((0--8)^2+(6-1)^2)

0--8=8

6-1=5

d=√(8^2+5^2)
Solve the exponents and add:

8^2=64\\5^2=25\\64+25=89\\

√(89)

√(89)=9.4339811320566*9.4339811320566

=9.4339811320566

Round to the nearest tenth:

9.4339811320566\\3 < 5\\=9.4

Therefore the distance between the two points is 9.4 units.

I hope this helps.

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