SOLUTION: (π,0),(π/2,1) finding the distance between two points. I don't understand how the pi can be simplified to use in the distance formula.

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Question 555572: (π,0),(π/2,1) finding the distance between two points.
I don't understand how the pi can be simplified to use in the distance formula.

Answer by mathstutor494(120) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute pi by its numeric value i.e. 3.14
So the 2 points are (3.14,0), ( 1.57,1)
Now apply Distance Formula