Question

Find the distance between these points: (-3, 8) and (-5,1)

Answer 1

7.28011

Explanation:

X1 =-3

X2 =-5

Y1 =8

Y2 =1

Distance Formula = √(X2-X1)²+ (Y2-y1)²

Step 1. calculate (X2-X1)²

(-5 - -3)2 = 4

Step 2. calculate (Y2-Y1)²

(1 - 8)2 = 49

Step 3. calculate √4 + 49

= 7.28011