Question

What is the distance between the points (–3, 5) and (2, –6)?


Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A.
1.4 units

B.
5.1 units

C.
12.1 units

D.
16.0 units

Answer 1

use the distance formula: \(\Large d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}\)
(-3, 5) -> \((x_1, y_1)\)
(2,-6) -> \((x_2, y_2)\)

substitute the points into the formula and you're done