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473)1 12206115184 4•2D) -5 units(5.3)(5,-2)In the graph above, what's the distance between (5,-2) and (5, 3)?OA) 5 unitsOB) 1 unitOC) 3 units

User Akirast
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Given:

The given two points are


\begin{gathered} (x1,y1)=(5,-2) \\ (x2,y2)=(5,3) \end{gathered}

Required:

To find the distance between the given two points.

Step-by-step explanation:

The diatnce between the two points is given by


\begin{gathered} d=√((x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2) \\ \\ =√((5-5)^2+(3-(-2))^2) \\ \\ =√(0+5^2) \\ \\ =√(25) \\ \\ =5 \end{gathered}

Final Answer:

The option A is correct.

5 units.

User Alex Dresko
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