Question

HELP ME PLEASE :/
What is the distance between the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system and the point (5, -2)? If necessary, round your answer to two decimal places.

Answer 1

See the attachment and apply the formula. Your two points are (0,0) and (5, -2).

Answer 2

If you are allowed to use technology, calculate the distance using the online calculator at: http://easycalculation.com/analytical/distance.php

Answer 3

OHHH i just didnt know my other two points were (0,0)

Answer 4

i got sqrt 29?

Answer 5

The coordinates of the origin are (0,0).

> sqrt 29

YES.

Enter square root of 29= in the Google query field and the online Google calculator will pop up with an approximation.

Answer 6

5.3852?

Answer 7

round your answer to two decimal places.

Answer 8

5.39?

Answer 9

That is what I got.

Answer 10

I got it right thanks!

Answer 11

That's great.