Question

Use the distance formula to find the distance to the nearest tenth, from R17, -2) to W(-2, 3).​

Answer 1

17.7

Explanation:

I'm assuming you meant R(17, -2) to W(-2, 3). Here the x-coordinate changes by 17 - (-2), or 19, and the y-coordinate by 5. Think of these as the legs of a right triangle. The distance between these points is the length of the hypotenuse of this triangle: d = √(5^2 + 17^2)

or √314, which, to the nearest tenth is 17.7.