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Find the distance between the points A(10, –9) and B(8, 7). Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. A

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Answer:

16.12 units

Explanation:

distance formula: d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]

d = √[(8 - 10)² + (7 + 9)²]

d = √[(-2)² + (16)²]

d = √[4 + 256]

d = √260

d = 16.12

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