Question

calculate the length of the line segment. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

a) 4.6
b) 6.9
c) 8.6
d) 9.3

Answer 1

Answer:

c) 8.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the coordinates of the two points.

(0,8) and (7,3)

Formula:

√(x₁ - x₂)² + (y₁ - y₂)²

Substitute:

√(0 - 7)² + (8 - 3)²

√(-7)² + (5)²

√(49) + (25)

√(74) ≈ 8.6