The distance between two points in a coordinate plane can be found using the distance formula:
Distance = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]
In this case, the coordinates of point G are (15, 7) and the coordinates of point H are (-9, 7).
Substituting into the formula:
Distance = √[(-9 - 15)^2 + (7 - 7)^2]
= √[(-24)^2 + 0^2]
= √[576]
= 24
Therefore, the distance between points G and H is 24 units.
The correct answer is option D: 24 units.
Points G and H are located at the point 15 comma 7 and the point negative 9 comma 7
on the coordinate plane.
What is the distance between the two points?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
6
units
B.
8
units
C.
14
units
D.
24
units
1 answer