Distance between point (5,-3) and (5,8)

Question

It's from cordinate Geomtry

Answer 1

Use the distance formula d = sqrt{ (x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)² }

So,

d = sqrt{ (5-5)² + (8+3)² } = 11 units

You can see this graphically since the x values are the same & this is just a vertical distance!!