Question

Find the distance between the points (1,–5) and (9,9).

Answer 1

`\sqrt{260\\` or 16.12

Explanation:

distance formula is
`} d = √((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2)`

Distance (d) = √(9 - 1)2 + (9 - -5)2

= √(8)2 + (14)2

= √260

= 2√65

= 16.124515496597