Question

Find the distance between the points (5.5) and (3.7). Round your answer to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.8

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for the distance between point is

For points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2),

$d = \sqrt{(x1-x2)^{2} + (y1-y2)^{2} }$

So you would plug into your calculator:

$\sqrt{(5-3)^{2} +(5-7)^{2} }$

To get an answer of 2.8 when rounded to the nearest tenth.