Find the distance between the points (-8, -2) and (6, -1). Round to the nearest tenth(1 point)

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The distance between the points (-8, -2) and (6, -1) can be found using the distance formula:

Distance = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]

Substituting the given coordinates into the formula:

Distance = √[(6 - (-8))^2 + (-1 - (-2))^2]
Distance = √[(6 + 8)^2 + (-1 + 2)^2]
Distance = √[(14)^2 + (1)^2]
Distance = √[196 + 1]
Distance = √197
Distance ≈ 14.02

Therefore, the distance between the points (-8, -2) and (6, -1) rounded to the nearest tenth is approximately 14.0.