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Geometry -

Find the distance between (1,-3) and (-8,6) approximated to 1 decimal place.
Select the correct response:
12.8
12.9
12.6
12.7


Sagot :

Answer:

  • D. 12.7

Step-by-step explanation:

Use distance formula:

  • [tex]d = \sqrt{(x_1-x_2)^2+(y_1-y_2)^2}[/tex]

Substitute the coordinates and find the distance:

  • [tex]d = \sqrt{(1-(-8))^2+(-3-6)^2}=\sqrt{81+81} =\sqrt{162} =12.7[/tex]