Use the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem to find the distance, to the neearest tenth, from R(6,-5) to U(-2,6)
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To find the distance between two points using the distance formula, we need the coordinates of the two points.
Let's denote the coordinates of point R as (x1, y1) = (6, -5), and the coordinates of point U as (x2, y2) = (-2, 6).
The distance formula is given by:
d = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]
Substituting the values, we have:
d = √[(-2 - 6)^2 + (6 - (-5))^2]
= √[(-8)^2 + (6 + 5)^2]
= √[64 + 121]
= √185
To find the distance to the nearest tenth, we round the value of √185. The square root of 185 is approximately 13.6, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Therefore, the distance between points R(6, -5) and U(-2, 6) is approximately 13.6 units.