SOLUTION: Find the length of line JK if J is (4,-3) and K is (-5,9)

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Question 832907: Find the length of line JK if J is (4,-3) and K is (-5,9)
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the length of line JK if J is (4,-3) and K is (-5,9)
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d = sqrt[(9--3)^2 + (-5-4)^2] = sqrt[12^2 + 9^2]
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= sqrt[144+81]
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= sqrt[225]
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= 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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