Question

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Answer 1

To set up the distance formula between two points \( L(4,2) \) and \( M(7,6) \), we use the distance formula:

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

In this case, we identify the coordinates as follows:

• \( L = (x_1, y_1) = (4, 2) \)
• \( M = (x_2, y_2) = (7, 6) \)

Substituting these values into the distance formula gives:

\[ d = \sqrt{(7 - 4)^2 + (6 - 2)^2} \]

Thus, the correct setup for the distance formula is:

\[ d = \sqrt{(7 - 4)^2 + (6 - 2)^2} \]

Looking at your provided options, the option that correctly sets up the distance formula is:

\[ d = \sqrt{(7 - 4)^2 + (6 - 2)^2} \]

This indicates that none of the options you presented exactly match the correctly set up distance formula. However, if there's a typo or misalignment in the options you've shared, please confirm them or explore the option that resembles the logic shown above.