( Don't cheat, use your own words) He is correct. 9 x 8 = 72
He can check his math by doing 72 ÷ 9 = 8 and 72 ÷ 8 = 9
The formula for distance is:

Use this formula to solve your problem where:
1 = (2, -6)
2 = (-4, 8)

The distance between (2, -6) and (-4, 8) is 15.232 units.
Answer:
I believe it represents the rate at which she will receive profit ?? but I'm not sure
G:$2.99
R:$16.99
For every 1R we have 3G.
1R+3G=$16.99+3($2.99)
So 1R+3G=$25.96
If we take $129.80÷$25.96, we get 5.
So let's try 5.
5R+15G=5($16.99)+15($2.99)
So 5R+15G=$129.80