Find the distance between the points A(10, –9) and B(8, 7). Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
A.5.09
B.10.63
C.15.00
D.16.12

Find the distance between the points A10 9 and B8 7 Round your answer to the nearest hundredth A509 B1063 C1500 D1612 class=

Respuesta :

d = √( (x₂ -x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²)

x₁ = 10, y₁ = -9, x₂ = 8,  y₂ = 7

d = √( (x₂ -x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²)

d = √( (8 - 10)² + (7 - -9)²)

d = √( (-2)² + (7+9)²)

d = √( (-2)² + (16)²)

d = √(4 + 256)

d = √260        Use a calculator

d  ≈ 16.1245

d ≈ 16.12 units    to the nearest hundredth.

Option D.

Answer: D. 16.12

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