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Find the distance, c, between (–3, –4) and (1, 2) on the coordinate plane. Round to the nearest tenth.

User Tony Chiboucas
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Answer
7.21
Explanation:
Data :
(-3,-4) , (1,2)
Where
x₁ = -3 , x₂ = 1
y₁ = -4 , y₂ = 2
Formula for distance
D = √{(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²}
= √{(l--3)² + (2--4)²} = √(16+36) =√52 =7.21
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