The first point is (x1,y1). The second point is (x2,y2)
Since the first point is (-12, 2), we can say (x1, y1) = (-12, 2)
So  , 
Since the second point is (-9, 6), we can also say (x2, y2) = (-9, 6)
So  , 
Put this all together to get: , , , and
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Now use the distance formula to find the distance between the two points (-12, 2) and (-9, 6)
 Plug in , , , and
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Answer:
The distance between the two points (-12, 2) and (-9, 6) is exactly 5 units
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