Question

Find the distance between A and D. Simplify completely.

Answer 1

A is located at (1,3) D is located at (5,0)

distance formula is sqrt((x2-x1)^2 +(y2-y1)^2)

= sqrt(( 5-1)^2 + (0-3)^2)

= sqrt((4^2 +-3^2)

= sqrt (16+9)

= sqrt(25)

= 5

distance is 5 units