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Find the distance between (1,-3) and (-8,6) approximated to 1 decimal place.
Select the correct response:
12.8
12.9
12.6
12.7

User Chantal
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Answer:

  • D. 12.7

Explanation:

Use distance formula:


  • d = √((x_1-x_2)^2+(y_1-y_2)^2)

Substitute the coordinates and find the distance:


  • d = √((1-(-8))^2+(-3-6)^2)=√(81+81) =√(162) =12.7
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