Question

Find the distance between (-6,3) and (-9,-6) round to nearest tenth if necessary

Answer 1

Use the distance formula --> d = √[(x-x)² + (y-y)²]

1. √[(-9- -6)² + (-6 - 3)]

2. √[(-3)² + (-9)²]

3. √[9 + 81]

4. √[90]

5. = 9.4868

Because we want the nearest tenth the answer is 9.5