3,2

7,8
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length between the two points. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

7.21
51.98
6.25
62.25

1 answer

To find the length between the two points (3, 2) and (7, 8) using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can calculate the distance \(d\) using the distance formula:

\[ d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]

Where:

  • \((x_1, y_1) = (3, 2)\)
  • \((x_2, y_2) = (7, 8)\)

Substituting the coordinates into the formula:

\[ d = \sqrt{(7 - 3)^2 + (8 - 2)^2} \] \[ = \sqrt{(4)^2 + (6)^2} \] \[ = \sqrt{16 + 36} \] \[ = \sqrt{52} \] \[ = 2\sqrt{13} \]

Now let's calculate \(2\sqrt{13}\):

First, we can find \(\sqrt{13} \approx 3.60555\)

Now we multiply by 2:

\[ 2 \cdot 3.60555 \approx 7.2111 \]

Rounding to the nearest hundredth:

\[ d \approx 7.21 \]

The length between the two points is approximately 7.21.