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What is the distance between the points (2,3) and (8,−5)?

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8 units
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10 units
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12 units
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14 units
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Solution

The correct option is B 10 units
Given: (2,3) and (8,5)

Using the distance formula:

x2x1=82=6y2y1=53=8(x2x1)2=62=36 (y2y1)2=(8)2=64 d = (x2x1)2+(y2y1)2d = 36+64=100d = 10

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