Question

On a coordinate grid, point M is at (−8, 2) and point S is at (10, 2). The distance (in units) between points M and S is ______. (Input only whole numbers, such as 2.)

Answer 1

Given:

On a coordinate grid, point M is at (-8,2) and point S is at (10,2).

We need to determine the distance between the points M and S.

Distance between the point M and S:

The distance between the points M and S can be determined using the formula,

`d=√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)`

Substituting the points (-8,2) and (10,2) in the above formula, we get;

`d=√((10+8)^2+(2-2)^2)`

Simplifying, we have;

`d=√((18)^2+(0)^2)`

`d=√(324)`

Taking square root, we get;

`d=18`

Thus, the distance between the points M and S is 18 units.