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OpenStudy (anonymous):

calculate the distance between the points F = (-5,-3) and P (0,-8) in the Cartesian plane. Write the exact answer in radical form.

OpenStudy (accessdenied):

Think of it like a right triangle, where we want to find that hypotenuse (the distance between the points) using Pythagorean Theorem. Basically, this is where the formula for distance comes from.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im not sure how to write it in radical form though?

OpenStudy (accessdenied):

Radical form is just like this: |dw:1338147839970:dw| Only, you'd simplify under the radical when you have actual numerical values.

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