Question

On the coordinate grid of a map. Josie's house is located at (2,7). Her school is located at (-5,5). If each map unit equals one mile, what is the approximate distance from her house to school?

Answer 1

Use the distance formula between two points (a,b) and (c,d)
\[
d^2 ( a-c)^2 + (b-d)^2
\]

Answer 2

There should be an equal sign after \[ d^2
\]

Answer 3

thank you for your help.