Question

A map of an amusement park is shown on the coordinate plane with the approximate location of several rides.

coordinate plane with points at negative 14 comma 1 labeled Woozy Wheel, negative 6 comma 2 labeled Bumper Boats, negative 2 comma negative 4 labeled Roller Rail, negative 2 comma negative 6 labeled Trolley Train, 2 comma negative 3 labeled Silly Slide, and 6 comma 11 labeled Parachute Plunge

Determine the distance between the Woozy Wheel and the Roller Rail.

119 units
11 units
169 units
13 units

Answer 1

To find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane, use the distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2).

The coordinates for Woozy Wheel are (-14, 1) and for Roller Rail are (-2, -4).

d = √((-2 - (-14))^2 + (-4 - 1)^2)
d = √((12)^2 + (-5)^2)
d = √(144 + 25)
d = √169

The distance between Woozy Wheel and Roller Rail is 13 units (since √169 = 13). So, the correct answer is 13 units.