Calculate the distance between points (-2, -5) and (-1, 3)
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2019
Calculate the distance between points (-2, -5) and (-1, 3)
- A. \(\sqrt{5}\) units
- B. \(\sqrt{17}\) units
- C. \(\sqrt{65}\) units
- D. \(\sqrt{73}\) units
Correct Answer: C. \(\sqrt{65}\) units
Explanation
distance = \(\sqrt{(3 - (-5)^2 + (-1 - (-2)^2)}\)
= \(\sqrt{8^2 + 1^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{65}\) units
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