Question

Find the distance between the two points in simplest radical form. (6,2) and (4, -2)

Answer 1

Using the modified Pythagorean equation sqrt((6-4)^2 + (2-(-2))^2 = c^2, you get the sqrt(4 + 16) or sqrt 20. Factor the 20 into sqrt(4x5) you get 2xsqrt(5)