Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Radical form is just like this:


Only, you'd simplify under the radical when you have actual numerical values.