Algebra Examples
(1,2) , (3,9)
Step 1
Use the distance formula to determine the distance between the two points.
Distance=√(x2-x1)2+(y2-y1)2
Step 2
Substitute the actual values of the points into the distance formula.
√(3-1)2+(9-2)2
Step 3
Step 3.1
Subtract 1 from 3.
√22+(9-2)2
Step 3.2
Raise 2 to the power of 2.
√4+(9-2)2
Step 3.3
Subtract 2 from 9.
√4+72
Step 3.4
Raise 7 to the power of 2.
√4+49
Step 3.5
Add 4 and 49.
√53
√53
Step 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
√53
Decimal Form:
7.28010988…
Step 5