SOLUTION: how do i use the pythagorean theorem to find the distance between the pair of points? G(-2,-6) H(6,9)

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Question 153358: how do i use the pythagorean theorem to find the distance between the pair of points?
G(-2,-6) H(6,9)

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how do i use the pythagorean theorem to find the distance between the pair of points?
G(-2,-6) H(6,9)
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Can you recognize the spirit of old Pythagorus in the distance formula?
d =
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In this problem: x1=-2, y1=-6; x2=6, y2=9
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d =
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d = ; minus a minus is plus
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d =
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d =
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d =
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d = 17

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