Answer:
D.√85
Step-by-step explanation:
We can find the distance between two points using the distance between two points formula
Distance between two points formula:
d = √(x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²
Where the x and y values are derived from the given points
We are given the two points (-2,7) and (7,9)
Using these points let's define the variables ( variables are x1, x2, y1, and y2)
Remember points are written as follows (x,y)
The x value of the first point is -2 so x1 = -2
The x value of the second point is 7 so x2 = 7
The y value of the first point is 7 so y1 = 7
The y value of the second point is 9 so y2 = 9
Now that we have defined each variable let's find the distance between the two points
We can do this by substituting the values into the formula
Formula: d = √(x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²
Variables: x1 = -2, x2 = 7, y1 = 7, y2 = 9
Substitute values in formula
d = √(7 - (-2))² + (9 - 7)²
Evaluation:
The two negative signs cancel out on 7-(-2) and it changes to +7
d = √ (7+2)² + (9-7)²
Add 7+2 and subtract 9 and 7
d = √ (9)² + (2)²
Simplify exponents 9² = 81 and 2² = 4
We then have d = √ 81 + 4
Finally we add 81 and 4
We get that the distance between the two points is √85
