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A(5,0) and B(-1, 4) Find the length of the segment. Round to the nearest tenth of a unit.

User Emile Pels
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Hey there! I'm happy to help!

Here's how to find the distance between any two points.

Subtract the x values.

5-(-1)=5+1=6

Square that.

6²=36

Subtract the y values.

0-4=-4

Square that.

-4²=16

Add the two numbers you got.

36+16=52

And square root it.

√52≈7.2.

Have a wonderful day! :D

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