Question

Find the distance between the pair of points.
(2, -2), (-5, -2

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Answer 2

7 units

Explanation:

To find the distance between two points, we use the distance formula:

`d = \sqrt{(x_(2)-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2 }`

Plug in what you know.

`d = √((-5 - 2)^2 + (-2 - (-2))^2 )`

Evaluate the double negative.

`d = √((-5 - 2)^2 + (-2 + 2)^2 )`

Evaluate the parentheses.

`d = √((-7)^2 + (0)^2 )`

Evaluate the exponents.

`d = √((49) + (0) )`

Add.

`d = \sqrt{(49)`

Evaluate the radical.

d = ±7

Since distance cannot be negative, our answer is 7.

The distance between the two points is 7 units.

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