SOLUTION: find the distance between (2, 3) and (- 4, 9) in radical form

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Question 1133465: find the distance between (2, 3) and (- 4, 9) in radical form
Found 2 solutions by marcolo1003, Alan3354:
Answer by marcolo1003(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distance formula:
D = sqrt%28%28-4-2%29%5E2%2B%289-3%29%5E2%29
D = sqrt%2836+%2B+36%29
D = 6sqrt%282%29

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d+=+sqrt%28diffy%5E2+%2B+diffx%5E2%29
It's the hypotenuse of a right triangle.