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What’s the difference between the following points using Pythagorean theorem

What’s the difference between the following points using Pythagorean theorem-example-1

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Answer:

√29

Explanation:

(5, 10) and (10, 12) are separated horizontally by (10 - 5), or 5. This is the length of the horizontal leg of a triangle.

They are separated vertically by (12 - 10), or 2. This is the vertical leg length.

The distance (not difference) between the two points is then

(distance) = √( 5^2 + 2^2 ), or √(25 + 4), or √29

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