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Find the distance between the points (-7,-6)

and (2,-6).
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2
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g
5
I need helpppp

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5 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

formula

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

Givens

x2 = 2

x1 = - 7

y2 = -6

y1 = - 6

Solution

d = sqrt( (2 - - 7)^2 + (-6 - - 6)^2 )

d = sqrt( 9^2 + (-6 + 6)^2 )

d = sqrt(9)^2

d = 9

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