Question

Find the distance between points S(-2,4) and T(3,9). Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

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

d^2=[3-(-2)]^2+(9-4)^2

d^2=(5)^2+(5)^2

d^2=25+25

d^2=50

d=
`√(50)`

d=7.07 units