SOLUTION: how would i solve this problem: Find the distance between (4, 7) and (2, 9). If the answer does not come out even, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Question 371306: how would i solve this problem: Find the distance between (4, 7) and (2, 9). If the answer does not come out even, round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the distance formula,
D%5E2=%28x%5B2%5D-x%5B1%5D%29%5E2%2B%28y%5B2%5D-y%5B1%5D%29%5E2
D%5E2=%282-4%29%5E2%2B%289-7%29%5E2
D=sqrt%282%5E2%2B2%5E2%29
Complete the calculation for the final answer.