Find the distance between the points (
–
9,
–
7) and (3,1).
To find the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), we can use the formula:
Distance = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
In this case, the points are (-9, -7) and (3, 1).
Using the formula, we have:
Distance = √((3 - (-9))^2 + (1 - (-7))^2)
= √((3 + 9)^2 + (1 + 7)^2)
= √(12^2 + 8^2)
= √(144 + 64)
= √208
≈ 14.42
Therefore, the distance between the points (-9, -7) and (3, 1) is approximately 14.42.