Algebra 1 : How to find the length of a line with distance formula

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Example Question #61 : How To Find The Length Of A Line With Distance Formula

Steven and Joel are on a massive grid. Steven is located at point  on the grid and Joel is located at . How far away from each other are they?

Possible Answers:

Cannot be determined

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The distance formula is:

Plug in Seven and Joel's coordinates into this formula.

Example Question #3921 : Algebra 1

What is the distance of the line connected by the points  and ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Write the distance formula.

Substitute the given points into the formula.

Simplify the terms inside the parentheses.

The answer is: 

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