On a coordinate grid, point R is at (−6, 2) and point S is at (8, 2). The distance (in units) between points R and S is ______.

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liq [111]

3 years ago

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On a coordinate grid, point R is at (−6, 2) and point S is at (8, 2). The distance (in units) between points R and S is ______.

(Input only whole numbers, such as 2.)

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Talja [164] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T20:25:12+03:00

Talja [164]3 years ago

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You can use the distance formula:
d=sqroot(x2-x1)squared + (y2-y1)squared.
Plug in values: d=sqroot(8-(-6))squared + (2-2)squared
Simplify: d=sqroot(196)+0
Simplify:d=sqroot(196
Square Root: d=14 units