SOLUTION: How far is the point (-3,-4) from the origin?
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Question 772500: How far is the point (-3,-4) from the origin?
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Use the distance formula.
^2\ +\ (y_1\ -\ y_2)^2})
where )
and )
are the coordinates of the given points.
Note: The origin is the point )
As a sanity check on your answer, it will be good to remember that 3, 4, 5 is a Pythagorean Triple.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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