Find the distance between the points (1, -2)and (-5, -6).
A)7.211
B)10
C)4.472
D)8.944

Name: Find the distance between the points (1, -2)and (-5, -6). A)7.211 B)10 C)4.472 D)8.944
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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 $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Applying this formula to the points (1, -2) and (-5, -6), we get $\sqrt{(-5 - 1)^2 + (-6 + 2)^2} = \sqrt{(-6)^2 + (-4)^2} = \sqrt{36 + 16} = \sqrt{52} \approx 7.211$.

Find the Distance Between the Points (1, -2)and (-5, -6)