What is the distance between the two points?
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Points (x, y)
Point 1 (-2, 1)
point 2 (4, 3)
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Using Pythagoras' theorem
H^2 = S1^2 + S^2
H^2 = the distance between the two points
Sides
S1= organe distance (x values) (4 - (-2) = 6)
S2 = green distance (y values) (3-1 = 2)
H^2 = 6^2 + 2^2
H= √ 36 + 4 =√40= √2^2*10 = 2√10
H= 6.33
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Answer
The distance between the two points is 6.3