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Find the distance between points at (6,11) and (-2,-4).

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The distance between the points is 17
User Jonmichael
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Answer: 17

Explanation:

To find teh distance, you need to use the distance formula
d=√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2). Since we are given the two points, We can go ahead and plug them in and solve.


d=√((-2-6)^2+(-4-11)^2) [subtract]


d=√((-8)^2+(-15)^2) [exponent]


d=√(64+225) [add]


d=√(289) [square root]


d=17

Now, we know the distance between the points is 17.

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