Question

Using the distance formula, find the distance between these two points. Round to the nearest tenth. (8,9) and (3,2)

Answer 1

The answer is

8.6 units

Explanation:

The distance between two points can be found by using the formula

`d = \sqrt{ ({x1 - x2})^(2) + ({y1 - y2})^(2) } \\`

where

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) are the points

From the question the points are

(8,9) and (3,2)

The distance between them is

`d = \sqrt{( {8 - 3})^(2) + ( {9 - 2})^(2) } \\ = \sqrt{ {5}^(2) + {7}^(2) } \\ = √(25 + 49) \\ = √(74) \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \\ = 8.60232...`

We have the final answer as

8.6 units to the nearest tenth

Hope this helps you