The distance between the points A (2, -5) and B(7, 7) is ______units

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Solution

The correct option is B
13

Using Distance Formula we have,

AB = $\sqrt{(7 - 2)^{2} + (7 - (- 5))^{2}}$

= $\sqrt{5^{2} + 12^{2}}$

= $\sqrt{13^{2}}$ (Pythagoras triplet 5 - 12 - 13)

$∴$ AB = 13 units

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