Find the distance between points M(6,16) and Z(−1,14) to the nearest tenth.

Question

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Answer 1

The distance formula is:

(x₁, y₁) = (6, 16) meaning x₁ = 6 and y₁ = 16

(x₂, y₂) = (-1, 14) meaning x₂ = -1 and y₂ = 14

So, plugging those values into the distance formula:

d = √((-1 - 6)² + (14 - 16)²)

d = √(-7)² + (-2)²)

d = √(49 + 4)

d = √53

Using your calculator and rounding to the nearest tenth, d = 7.3

Answer 2

sqr(7^2 +2^2) = sqr(49+4) = sqr53 = 7.3 rounded to nearest 10th