QuestionGraph a right triangle using points and . Find the distance between these points to the nearest tenth.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The two given points (-6,-3) and (-1,9) form the hypotenuse of the right triangle.
. The distance between the two points is the length of the hypotenuse.
3. The distance is calculated using the Euclidean distance formula.
STEP 2
The Euclidean distance formula in two dimensions is given bywhere and are the coordinates of the two points.
STEP 3
Substitute the coordinates of the given points into the formula.
STEP 4
implify the expressions inside the brackets.
STEP 5
Square the numbers inside the square root.
STEP 6
Add the numbers inside the square root.
STEP 7
Take the square root of169.
The distance between the points (-6,-3) and (-1,9) is13 units.
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