Calculate the distance between the points F=(-1, 7) and L = (2, – 1) in the coordinate plane. Give an exact answer (not a decimal approximation).

Gaurav Joshi asked Apr 9, 2023

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Calculate the distance between the points F=(-1, 7) and L = (2, – 1) in the coordinate plane.

Give an exact answer (not a decimal approximation).

Gaurav Joshi asked Apr 9, 2023

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Distance formula = Distance = SQRT((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2)

Distance = sqrt((2- -1)^2 + (-1 -7)^2)

Distance = sqrt(3^2 + -8^2)

Distance = sqrt(9+64)

Distance = sqrt(73)

Answer: √73

KrunalParmar answered Apr 15, 2023

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