Question

Find the distance from the point (−1,6)​ to the line y=−2x​

Answer 1

Answer:

Distance: 6.7

Step-by-step explanation:

y = -2x

If x is=0, y = 0 and if y is 0, x is = 2

(-1,6) and (2,0)

Sqrt[(2 - - 1)^2 + (0 -6)^2] =

Sqrt (3)^2 + (-6)^2 =

Sqrt 45 = 6.7