I am suppose to find out the distance formula for
A=(-2,9) B(3,5)
so
d=square root of (3-(-2))^2+ (5-9)^2
=square root of 25+16=square root of 41
how do I simplify 41 into radical form?

I think since 41 goes to 1 as 41
so is it going to be 6.40

Question

I am suppose to find out the distance formula for
A=(-2,9)     B(3,5)
so
d=square root of (3-(-2))^2+ (5-9)^2
  =square root of 25+16=square root of 41
how do I simplify 41 into radical form?

I think since 41 goes to 1 as 41
so is it going to be 6.40

tyteen4a03 · Answer

There is no radical form for sqrt(41).

chihiroasleaf · Answer

square root of 41 is the simplest form

anonymous · Answer

your answer  is correct
you can write root (41) as well as 6.40 which ever way you like.