Question

Determine the distance between (−3,1)and (5,−6)

Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Show all of your work.

Answer 1

10.6 units

Explanation:

distance formula

= √((x2-x1)²+(y2-y1)²)

= √((5+3)²+(-6-1)²

= √(8²+(-7)²)

= √ (64+49)

= √113

= 10.6