Question

The distance between the points (−5, 1) and (2, −1).

Answer 1

d ≈ 7.280 units

Explanation:

(-5, 1) & (2, -1)

d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]

d = √[(2 + 5)² + (-1 - 1)²]

d = √[(7²) + (-2²)

d = √(49 + 4)

d ≈ 7.280