Question

Find the distance between the points (4,-3) and (5,1)
Distance =

Answer 1

d = sqrt(17)

Explanation:

d = sqrt( x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2 )

d = sqrt( (4 - 5)^2 + (-3 - 1)^2 )

d = sqrt( (-1)^2 + (-4)^2 )

d = sqrt ( 1 + 16)

d = sqrt(17)