SOLUTION: Use the distance formula to find the distance between the points A = (a, b) and B =(0, 0). I must use d(A, B) = sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2} You say?

SOLUTION: Use the distance formula to find the distance between the points A = (a, b) and B =(0, 0). I must use d(A, B) = sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2} You say?

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Question 1210468: Use the distance formula to find the distance between the points A = (a, b) and
B =(0, 0).
I must use d(A, B) = sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_1 - y_2)^2}
You say?

Answer by ikleyn(53419) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your idea is promising. Use this formula and complete the assignment.

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