Question

find the distance between L ( 1 , -4 ) and M ( -5 , 4 )​

Answer 1

Answer:

LM = 10 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance Formula = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2

Therefore,

LM = √[ {(-5) - 1}^2 + {4 - (-4)}^2 ]

LM = √[ {-6}^2 + {8}^2 ]

LM = √[ 36 + 64 ]

LM = √100

LM = 10 units