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Find the distance between
the points (3,-2) and (6,4).

User Maxhugen
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Answer:

(3,6)

Explanation:

User Ajay Patel
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First you find the difference between the y values.

6 - 3 = 3.

Then the x values.

4 - -2 = 6

Now form a triangle and use a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + 6^2 = x^2

9 + 36 = x^2

x = √(45), or 3√(5)

The distance is 3√(5).

User Jlocker
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