Question

Find the distance between the two points (6, -2), (1, -5)

Answer 1

5.83095

Explanation:

X1= 6

X2= 1

Y1 = -2

Y2= -5

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

Step 1. calculate (X2-X1)²

(1 - 6)2 = 25

Step 2. calculate (Y2-Y1)²

(-5 - -2)2 = 9

Step 3. calculate √25 + 9

= 5.83095