Question

Graph a right triangle with the two points forming the hypotenuse. Using the sides, find the distance between the two points, to the nearest tenth (if necessary).
left parenthesis, 3, comma, 3, right parenthesis, and , left parenthesis, 6, comma, 6, right parenthesis
(3,3) and (6,6)

Answer 1

Plot a right triangle with vertices (3,3), (6,3), and (6,6). The legs are from (3,3) to (6,3) (length 3) and from (6,3) to (6,6) (length 3).
By the Pythagorean theorem, distance = sqrt(3^2 + 3^2) = sqrt(18) = 3√2 ≈ 4.2426, so to the nearest tenth: 4.2.