Q. Find the distance between the points (3,1) and (9,9). Write your answer as a whole number or a fully simplified radical expression. Do not round.
Identify Coordinates: Identify the coordinates of the two points.We have Point A (3,1) and Point B (9,9). From these points, we can determine the values of x1, y1, x2, and y2.x1=3, y1=1, x2=9, y2=9.
Apply Distance Formula: Apply the distance formula.The distance formula is d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2. We will substitute the values of x1, y1, x2, and y2 into this formula.d=(9−3)2+(9−1)2.
Calculate Differences: Calculate the differences and square them.Calculate (9−3)2 and (9−1)2.(9−3)2=62=36,(9−1)2=82=64.
Add Squares: Add the squares together.Add 36 and 64 to get the sum under the square root.36+64=100.
Take Square Root: Take the square root of the sum to find the distance.d=100.Since the square root of 100 is 10, the distance d is 10.d=10 units.