SOLUTION: how do I find the distance between (-8,4) and (3,6)

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Question 360580: how do I find the distance between (-8,4) and (3,6)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the distance between (-8,4) and (3,6)
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d = sqrt[(6-4)^2 + (3--8)^2]
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d = sqrt[4 + 121]
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d = 5
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cheers,
Stan H.