SOLUTION: What is the distance between the two points in simplest radical form? R(–8, –3) and S(–1, –4)

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Question 991563: What is the distance between the two points in simplest radical form?
R(–8, –3) and S(–1, –4)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Cromlix:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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d%5E2+=+diffy%5E2+%2B+diffx%5E2
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It's the Pythagorean Theorem again.

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Distance formula
√(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2
√(-1 - (-8))^2 + (-4 - (-3))
√(7)^2 + (-1)^2
√49 + 1
√50
5√2
Hope this helps :-)