What is the distance between the points (-6,2) (-1,14)

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Formula Used :

 Distance  = √(x2 – x1)²+ (y2 – y1)²

(-6,2) (-1,14)

x1 = -6, y1 = 2

x2 = -1 , y2 = 14

Distance = √(-1(-6))²+ (14-2)²

= √(-1+6)² + (12)²

= √(5)² + 144

= √25 + 144

= √169

= 13

 

So, distance between the points (-6,2) (-1,14) is 13