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Distance Formula:
To find the distance between points
(x1, y1) and (x2, y2), use:
Note that you may do x1-x2 and y1-y2
instead of x2-x1 and y2-y1, if you prefer.
Example:
Q: To the nearest tenth, what is the distance between the points (-6,2) and (6,5)?
Answer: 12.4 (Use the formula for distance between two points, at the left.)
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