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Question 1

What is the exact distance from (-1, 4) to (6,-2)? (4 points)
180 units
182 units
85 units
189 units

User AJH
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Answer:

√85 units

Explanation:

If we move from (-1, 4) to (6,-2), we see x (the run) increasing by 7 and y (the rise) decreasing by 6.

The distance between these two points is found using the Pythagorean Theorem:

d = √ [7² + 6²] = √85 units (we cannot leave off the " √ " operator). Compare this to the 3rd answer choice.

User Leofu
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