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What is the difference from c(2,-1) to d(5,3) a.5 units b.25 units c. 1 unit d.

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Answer: A) 5 units

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Step-by-step explanation:

The two points given are

C = (x1,y1) = (2,-1)

D = (x2,y2) = (5,3)

Use the distance formula


d = √((x_1 - x_2)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2)\\\\d = √((2-5)^2 + (-1-3)^2)\\\\d = √((-3)^2 + (-4)^2)\\\\d = √(9 + 16)\\\\d = √(25)\\\\d = 5\\\\

The distance from C to D is 5 units. This is the same as saying segment CD is 5 units long.

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