Question

Calculate the distance between the points M=(-1,-1) and P=(2, -8) in the coordinate plane. Give an exact answer (not a decimal approximation).​

Answer 1

This is a Pythagorean Theorem problem. 3^2 + 7^2 = 58. C^2 = 58. C = 7.6157 (exact)

There is no exact answer for this. The closest we can get to 58 is 7.6157, which would leave us at 57.9988. So the approximate value is 7.6, but if you need the closest answer, it’s 7.6157.