For my intermediate algebra class, I need to find the distance between the given points: (√3, 5√2) and (√3, √2)
The formula we have been given was: d=√(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2
I have an idea of what to do but I'm not sure if it's right.

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For my intermediate algebra class, I need to find the distance between the given points: (√3, 5√2) and (√3, √2)
The formula we have been given was: d=√(x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2
I have an idea of what to do but I'm not sure if it's right.

anonymous · Answer

here
x1=root3
y1=5.root3

x2=root3
y2=root2

apply these values in your formula you will get the answer

anonymous · Answer

I know that much, but I get stuck after I plug in the numbers. Are the square roots inside the square root gone?

anonymous · Answer

$$(\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{3})^2+(\sqrt{2}-5\sqrt{2})^2$$

$$(4\sqrt{2})^2$$

$$4\times4\times \sqrt{2}\times \sqrt{2}$$

$$16\times2=32$$

anonymous · Answer

Is it okay to add square roots? Or are they their own separate entities?

anonymous · Answer

yes
see roots as the variables
x=root2
then 
x-5x=?

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thank you.

anonymous · Answer

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