Question

Find the distance between the points (p², 2p) and (q², 2q)​

Answer 1

Answer:

dist = root of ( x2 - x1 )^2 + ( y2 -y1 )^2

       =   root of  ( q^2-p^2 ) ^2 + ( 2q - 2p )^2

         =  q^4+p^4-2q^2* p^2  +  4q^2 + 4p^2 - 8qp

         =