SOLUTION: What is the length of the line segment with endpoints (-6,4) and (2,-5)

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Question 862562: What is the length of the line segment with endpoints (-6,4) and (2,-5)

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula,
D%5E2=%282-%28-6%29%29%5E2%2B%28-5-4%29%5E2
D%5E2=8%5E2%2B9%5E2
D%5E2=64%2B81
D%5E2=145
D=sqrt%28145%29