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

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Sep 2, 2016

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#.

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