SOLUTION: I am having trouble solving this problem: Find the distance between the points A(2,-1) and B(-4,2). I came up with the answer of 3 which is incorrect, please help. Thanks.

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Question 231776: I am having trouble solving this problem:
Find the distance between the points A(2,-1) and B(-4,2).
I came up with the answer of 3 which is incorrect, please help. Thanks.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A(2,-1) and B(-4,2).
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s+=+sqrt%28diffy%5E2+%2B+diffx%5E2%29
s+=+sqrt%283%5E2+%2B+6%5E2%29
s+=+sqrt%2845%29
s+=+3%2Asqrt%285%29