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If point P has coordinates (-8,6), what is the distance from theorigin to point P?

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The distance from the origin to point P = 10 units

Step-by-step explanation

The distance between two points with the coordinates (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is given as

d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]

Noting tha the origin is (0, 0), for this question,

(x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is (-8, 6) and (0, 0) respectively

d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]

d = √[(0 - -8)² + (0 - 6)²]

d = √[8² + (-6)²]

d = √(64 + 36)

d = √100

d = 10 units

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