Asked by Zephyr Benedict

A graph shows four quadrants with the x-axis and y-axis both ranging from negative 5 to positive 5 in increments of 1. Data points marked are point A at (2, -3) and point B at (5, 5).
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length between the two points. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
A. 73
B. 7.62
C. 11
D. 8.54

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Distance = sqrt((5-2)^2 + (5-(-3))^2) = sqrt(3^2 + 8^2) = sqrt(9 + 64) = sqrt(73) ≈ 8.54.
Answer: D.