Question

Determine the distance between the points (2,7) and (-4,15)

Answer 1

Answer:

option C

Step-by-step explanation:

$distance = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2}$

              $=\sqrt{(-4-2)^2+(15-7)^2} \\\\=\sqrt{(-6)^2 + 8^2}\\\\=\sqrt{36 + 64 }\\\\= \sqrt{100} \\\\= 10$