SOLUTION: I need to calculate the distance between the points: G=(-3,9)and B=(-8,4)in the Cartesian plane. The answer must be in exact radical form. Thank you.

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Question 451689: I need to calculate the distance between the points: G=(-3,9)and B=(-8,4)in the Cartesian plane. The answer must be in exact radical form. Thank you.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

D = sqrt+%28%28x%5B1%5D-x%5B2%5D%29%5E2%2B%28y%5B1%5D-y%5B2%5D%29%5E2%29%29

G=(-3,9)and 

B=(-8,4) D = sqrt%28+5%5E2+%2B+5%5E2%29+=+sqrt%2850%29+=+5sqrt%282%29