Question

What is the distance between (2,8) and (7,7)

Answer 1

5.1 units

Explanation:

Hey there!

To find the distance of points,

(2,8) and (7,7).

We need to use the Pythagorean Theurom formula which is,

`a^2 + b^2 = c^2`

So we need to find the rise/run or a and b to find c or the distance.

x - 2 and 7, distance of 5 units

y - 8 and 7, distance of 1 unit.

Plug those numbers in.

`5^2 + 1^2 = c^2`

25 + 1 = c^2

26 = c^2

c = 5.09901

c = 5.1 rounded to the nearest tenth.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Here is how i did it