Question

If a=(-1, -3) and b=(11, -8) what is the length of ab?

Answer 1

Answer: D.  The length is 13 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

(-1, -3 )    Find the difference between the x values and y values.

 (11, -8)  

-3-(-8) = 5

-1-11 =   -12    now find the  absolute values.

The absolute value of 5 is 5 .  The absolute value of  -12 is 12.

Now use the Pythagorean Theorem formula a^2 + b^2 =c^2  where c square is the length between AB.

5^2 + 13^2 = C^2

25 + 144 = c^2  

169=c^2

c= 13