The length of the line segment can be calculated using the distance formula:
Distance = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]
Plugging in the coordinates of the two points:
Distance = √[(-7 - 0)^2 + (-2 - (-1))^2]
Distance = √[(-7)^2 + (-2 + 1)^2]
Distance = √[49 + 1]
Distance = √50
Distance ≈ 7.07
Therefore, the length of the line segment that connects the two points is approximately 7.07 units.
In the coordinate plane, what is the length of the line segment that connects points at (0, −1) and (−7, −2)?
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