Question

Graph a right triangle with the two points forming the hypotenuse. Using the sides,

find the distance between the two points in simplest radical form.
(6,6) and (-3,8)

Answer 1

`√(85)`

Explanation:

So first realize that if you make the right triangle the sides should have x2-x1 and y2-y1 length(straight up and down).

So the length of horizontal line is -3-(6) = -9

The length of vertical line is 8-6=2

after knowing your side length you can simply use Pythagorean theorem to get you answer.

9^2+2^2=85 = c^2

c=
`√(85)`