SOLUTION: find the length of the line segment joining the points whose coordinates are : A (5,1) B (7,6)

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Question 902833: find the length of the line segment joining the points whose coordinates are : A (5,1) B (7,6)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula,
D%5E2=%285-7%29%5E2%2B%281-6%29%5E2
D%5E2=%28-2%29%5E2%2B%28-5%29%5E2
D%5E2=4%2B25
D%5E2=29
D=sqrt%2829%29