SOLUTION: use the pythagorean theorem to find the distance between each pair of points. C(-10, 12), D (-7, 6)

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Question 488553: use the pythagorean theorem to find the distance between each pair of points.
C(-10, 12), D (-7, 6)
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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You would plot these rwo points, as well as plot a third point (-10, 6), named E. to form a right triangle.
(CE)^2 + (DE)^2 = (CD)^2
(6)^2 + (-3)^2 = (CD)^2
36 + 9 = (CD)^2
45 = (CD)^2
sqrt%2845%29 = CD
3sqrt%285%29 = CD
Cleomenius