SOLUTION: The endpoints of segment LF are L(-2,2) and F(3,1). The endpoints of segment JR are J(1,-1) and R(2,-3). What is the approximate difference in the lengths of the two segments?

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Question 218351: The endpoints of segment LF are L(-2,2) and F(3,1). The endpoints of segment JR are J(1,-1) and R(2,-3). What is the approximate difference in the lengths of the two segments?
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The endpoints of segment LF are L(-2,2) and F(3,1). The endpoints of segment JR are J(1,-1) and R(2,-3). What is the approximate difference in the lengths of the two segments?
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Distance = sqrt(diffy^2 + diffx^2)
For LF:
s+=+sqrt%28%28-2-3%29%5E2+%2B+%282-1%29%5E2%29
s+=+sqrt%2825+%2B+1%29
s+=+sqrt%2826%29
s = ~ 5.099
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Find the length of JR the same way, then find the difference.