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BC =using the Distance Formula

A. 5

B. 7

C. 11

BC =using the Distance Formula A. 5 B. 7 C. 11-example-1
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Answer:

The distance between B and C is 5 units

Explanation:

Here, we want to find the length BC by the use of the distance formula

B = (-5,5)

C = (-1,2)

The distance formula is;

D = √(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2

D = √(-5+1)^2 + (2-5)^2

D = √(4^2) + (3)^2

D = √(16+9)

D = √25

D = 5

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