Question

On a coordinate grid, point M is at (−8, 2) and point S is at (10, 2). The distance (in units) between points M and S is ______. (Input only whole numbers, such as 2.)

Answer 1

Given:

On a coordinate grid, point M is at (-8,2) and point S is at (10,2).

We need to determine the distance between the points M and S.

Distance between the point M and S:

The distance between the points M and S can be determined using the formula,

$d=\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$

Substituting the points (-8,2) and (10,2) in the above formula, we get;

$d=\sqrt{(10+8)^2+(2-2)^2}$

Simplifying, we have;

$d=\sqrt{(18)^2+(0)^2}$

$d=\sqrt{324}$

Taking square root, we get;

$d=18$

Thus, the distance between the points M and S is 18 units.