SOLUTION: (b,4) (2,-1) distance = 5 i need the steps for distance when the distance is given with a variable

Question 332042: (b,4) (2,-1) distance = 5
i need the steps for distance when the distance is given with a variable
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: The distance formula is

So plug in the given info to get and solve this equation for 'b'.