Question

Calculate the shortest distance between P and Q.

Answer 1

10.6 cm

Explanation:

Shortest distance between P(3, -1) and Q(-5, 6) using
`PQ = √((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2)`

Plug in the values

`PQ = √((-5 - 3)^2 + (6 -(-1))^2)`

`PQ = √((-8)^2 + (7)^2)`

`PQ = √(64 + 49)`

`PQ = √(113) = 10.6` (1 d.p)