Answer:
13 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
The shortest distance would be a straight line between the two points. This would be a hypotenuse of a right triangle
We can use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length
a^2+b^2=c^2
5^2 +12^2 = c^2
25+144= c^2
169 = c^2
Taking the square root of each side
sqrt(169) = sqrt(c^2)
13 = c
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In each case we find the discriminant b^2 - 4ac.
If the discriminant is negative, we have two unequal, complex roots.
If the discriminant is zero. we have two equal, real roots.
If the discriminant is positive, we have two unequal real roots.
#51: 8v^2 - 12v + 9: the discriminant is (-12)^2 - 4(8)(9) = -144. we have two unequal, complex roots
#52: (-11)^2 - 4(4)(-14) = 121 + 224 = 345. we have two unequal real roots.
#53: (-5)^2 - 4(7)(6) = 25 - 168 (negative). we have two unequal, complex roots.
#54: (4)^2 - 16 = 0. We have two equal, real roots.
