Find the distance between the pair of points. Give an exact answer.
-$( - 3 , - 7 )$ and $( 3,2 )$
A) 45 units
B) $45 \sqrt { 5 }$ units
C) $3 \sqrt { 13 }$ units
D) 3 units

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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Plugging in the given points, we get $\sqrt{(3 - (-3))^2 + (2 - (-7))^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 9^2} = \sqrt{36 + 81} = \sqrt{117} = 3\sqrt{13}$ units.

Find the Distance Between the Pair of Points (−3,−7)( - 3 , - 7 )(−3,−7)

Find the Distance Between the Pair of Points $( - 3 , - 7 )$