Question

The distance between (-5,7)and (2,0)​

Answer 1

we will use x1, y1 and x2,y2

1. √(x2 - x1)²+(y2 - y1 )²
2. distance between the point(p,-5) and
3. (2,7) = √(2-p)² + (7-(-5))²=13
4. √(2-p)² +144 =13
5. (2-p)² +144 = 169
6. (2-p)² =25
7. (2-p)² = 5 or 2-p = -5
8. p= -3 or p= 7