Q. Find the distance between the points (1,−3) and (6,−8). If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. ___ units
Identify Coordinates and Formula: Step 1: Identify the coordinates of the points and the formula to use.We have points (1,−3) and (6,−8). The distance formula is (x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2.
Substitute into Formula: Step 2: Substitute the coordinates into the distance formula.Calculate x2−x1 and y2−y1.x2−x1=6−1=5y2−y1=−8−(−3)=−5
Square the Differences: Step 3: Square the differences.(x2−x1)2=52=25(y2−y1)2=−52=25
Add and Take Square Root: Step 4: Add the squares and take the square root. (x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2=25+25=50
Simplify Square Root: Step 5: Simplify the square root. 50=5×2