Question

Find the distance between the points (5,-6), (-3,12)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle d = 2\sqrt{97}$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Coordinates (x, y)

Algebra II

• Distance Formula: $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (5, -6)

Point (-3, 12)

Step 2: Find distance d

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the distance formula to find distance d

1. Substitute in points [Distance Formula]:                                                       $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{(-3-5)^2+(12+6)^2}$
2. [√Radical] (Parenthesis) Subtract/Add:                                                         $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{(-8)^2+(18)^2}$
3. [√Radical] Evaluate Exponents:                                                                    $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{64+324}$
4. [√Radical] Add:                                                                                               $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{388}$
5. [√Radical] Simplify:                                                                                     $\displaystyle d = 2\sqrt{97}$