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

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Bodrov · Answer 1 · 2023-07-06T20:06:48+0000

Answer:

9.4 (rounded to nearest tenth)

Explanation:

$d = \sqrt {(x_(2) - x_(1))^2 + (y_(2) - y_(1))^2}$

In this question x₁ = -8, x₂ = 0, y₁ = 1, y₂ = 6

$d = \sqrt {(0 - (-8))^2 + (6 - 1)^2}$

$d = \sqrt {(8)^2 + (5)^2}$

$d = \sqrt {{64} + {25}}$

$d = \sqrt {89}$

d = 9.433981

Rounded to the nearest tenth(first decimal place:

$\boxed {\bold{d = 9.4}}$