Find the distance for JK if J(-3, -4) and K(-7, 5).

Question

j=(-3,-4) and k=(-7,5)

Answer 1

Say the points (x1,y1) = (-3,-4)

(x2,y2) = (-7,5)

Distance between JK = sqrt (x2-x1)^2+(y2-y1)^2

= sqrt [(-7-(-3))^2+(5-(-4))^2]

= sqrt [16+81]

= √(97)