SOLUTION: Find the distance between (-1,7) and (-3,6). a)10.07 b)13.15 c)15.28 d)2.23

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Question 313925: Find the distance between (-1,7) and (-3,6).
a)10.07
b)13.15
c)15.28
d)2.23
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-1,7) and (-3,6).
X distance=(-3+1)=2
Y distance=(7-6)=1
1^2+2^2=c^2
1+4=c^2
c^2=5
c=sqrt5
c=2.236 ans. D).