Find the distance between the points R(0,5) and S(12,3). Round the answer to the nearest tenth.

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Responses

10.4
10.4

16
16

12.2
12.2

11.8

1 answer

The distance between the points R(0,5) and S(12,3) can be found using the distance formula:

d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Plugging in the coordinates of R and S:

d = √((12 - 0)^2 + (3 - 5)^2)
= √(12^2 + (-2)^2)
= √(144 + 4)
= √148
≈ 12.2

The rounded answer to the nearest tenth is 12.2.