Posted by Isabella on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11:35pm.
We can make use of the distance formula between two points P1(x1,y1), P2(x2,y2), where
D = √((x2-x1)²+(y2-y1)²)
Here M(-3,-9) and N(4,8)
so distance
D = √((4-(-3))²+(8-(-9))²)
= √((7)²+(17)²)
= √(49+289)
= √(338)
= 18.38 approx.
Related Questions
Geometry - 1.) what is the length of the line segment whose endpoints are (1,1) ...
Math - A line segment begins at point (3,4) and has a length of 13 units. What ...
geometry - If a line segment has endpoints A(3x+5,3y) and B(x-1,-y), what are ...
Geometry - Triangles ABC and DEF are congruent. The length of the line segment ...
Geometry - What is the length of the line segment whose endpoints are 1-4 and9,2
Geometry - 1.) what is the length of the line segment whose endpoints are (1,1) ...
Geometry - Yes, I'm this desperate. I just have problems with coming up with...
geometry - Given: M is the midpoint of line segment PQ and line segment RS. ...
geometry - A triangle is formed where line segment AC and line segment BC have ...
geometry - What is the approximate length of line MN when the coordinates of its...
For Further Reading
