Question

How do you find the distance between (5,2), (8,-2)?

Answer 1

Hence, reqd. Distance `=5`.

Explanation:

Denoting thr Dist. btwn, pts `A(x_1,y_1) and B(x_2,y_2)` is denoted by `AB`, is defined by

`AB=sqrt{(x_1-x_2)^2+(y_1-y_2)^2}`.

Hence, reqd. Distance `=sqrt{(-3)^2+4^2}=5`.