SOLUTION: Find the distance (10,0) and (-6,0).

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Question 120265: Find the distance (10,0) and (-6,0).
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, stanbon:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
DISTANCE=10+6=16 UNITS LONG.
PROOF IS IN THE GRAPHING OF THESE 2 POINTS ON GRAPH PAPER.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the distance (10,0) and (-6,0).
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Formula: d = sqrt[(change in x)^2 + (change in y)^2]
Your Problem:
d = sqrt[(10--6)^2 + (0,0)^2]
d = sqrt[16^2 + 0]]
d = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.