Question

Find the distance between the points (5, -6) and (-1, 3).

Answer 1

`√(117)`

Explanation:

Use the distance formula.

`d = √((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2)`

`d = √((-1 - 5)^2 + (3 - (-6))^2)`

`d = √((-6)^2 + 9^2)`

`d = √(36 + 81)`

`d = √(117)`