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What is the taxicab distance formula between 7,5 and 8 ,6

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The taxicab distance formula between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is expressed as

distance = Ix1 - x2I + Iy1 - y2I

From the information given,

x1 = 7, y1 = 5

x2 = 8, y2 = 6

Distance = I7 - 8I + I5 - 6)

Distance = I- 1I + I- 1I = 1 + 1

Distance = 2

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