Find the distance d (A, B) between the points A (2, 1) and B (2, - 3).
A)3
B)1
C)4
D)0

Name: Find the distance d (A, B) between the points A (2, 1) and B (2, - 3). A)3 B)1 C)4 D)0
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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ in a plane is given by the formula $d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. For points A(2, 1) and B(2, -3), the distance is $\sqrt{(2 - 2)^2 + (-3 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{0 + 16} = 4$.

Find the Distance D (A, B) Between the Points a (2