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.
Find the distance between the points R(0,5) and S(12,3). Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
(1 point)
Responses
10.4
10.4
16
16
12.2
12.2
11.8
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