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Find the length of the segment connecting (8,10) and (9,3). Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

User Elysch
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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.

8-9=-1

Square it.

-1²=1

Subtract the y values.

10-3=7

Square it.

7²=49

Add the two numbers you got.

49+1=50

And find the square root.

√50≈7.1.

Have a wonderful day! :D

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