SOLUTION: Find the length of the segment with endpoints J(0,3) and M(4,6).

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Question 230466: Find the length of the segment with endpoints J(0,3) and M(4,6).
Answer by texttutoring(324) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula:
d=sqrt%28%28x2-x1%29%5E2+%2B+%28y2-y1%29%5E2%29
In our case, x1=0,x2=4. y1=3,y2=6
d=sqrt%28%284-0%29%5E2+%2B+%286-3%29%5E2%29
d=sqrt%2816+%2B+9%29
d=sqrt%2825%29
d=5
The distance is 5.