Question

What is the distance between the points

(1, -6) and (-5,2)?

10 units

9 units

5.6 units

7.2 units

Answer 1

10 units

Explanation:

Use distance formula

distance D = root ( (1 - -5)^2 + (-6 - 2)^2 )

D = root (6^2 + 8^2) = root (100) = 10