Question

Can somebody tell me if I did it right I’m not sure how I’m supposed to find the distance?

Graph a right triangle with the two points forming the hypotenuse. Using the sides,
find the distance between the two points, to the nearest tenth (if necessary).

(3, -7) and (8, -3)

Answer 1

6.4

Explanation:

the distance = √[(-3+7)²+(8-3)²]

(leg1=4 , leg2=5)

=√(4²+5²)=√(16+25)=√41 = 6.4

Answer 2

6.4 units

Explanation:

Use the distance formula:

`d=√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)`

`d=√((8-3)^2+(-3-(-7))^2)`

`d=√((5)^2+(4)^2)`

`d=√(25+16)`

`d=√(41)`

`d=6.4`

Therefore, the distance between (3,-7) and (8,-3) is 6.4 units

Hopefully, this was helpful!