Question

Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length between (−1, 6) and (5, −2). Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
A. 10
B. 9.22
C. 100
D. 14

Answer 1

Distance = sqrt((5 - (-1))^2 + (-2 - 6)^2) = sqrt(6^2 + (-8)^2) = sqrt(36 + 64) = sqrt(100) = 10.

Answer: A. 10