Q. Find the distance between the points (−8,1) and (−2,−7). If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth. ___ units
Calculate Differences: Calculate the differences in the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the points (−8,1) and (−2,−7). Difference in x-coordinates: −2−(−8)=6 Difference in y-coordinates: −7−1=−8
Use Distance Formula: Use the distance formula: Distance = ((x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2). Substitute the differences: Distance = (62+(−8)2)=(36+64)=100
Calculate Square Root: Calculate the square root of 100 to find the distance.Distance = 10.0 units
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