What is the distance from 23, 5) to (33, -12)

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Formula :

Distance = √[(x2 – x1)^2 + (y2 – y1)^2]

We have (23,5) and (33,-12)

So, x1 = 23 and y1 = 5

And, x2 = 33 and y2 = -12

So, distance = √[(33 – 23)^2 + (-12 – 5)^2]

= √[(10)^2 + (-17)^2]

= √100 + 289

= √389

= 19.72

 

Thus, distance between two points is 19.72