Find the distance d(P1, P2) between the points P1 and P2.
-$$\mathrm { P } _ { 1 } = ( 0,8 ) ; \mathrm { P } _ { 2 } = ( - 5,8 )$$
A) $\sqrt { 89 }$
B) 25
C) 5
D) 8

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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 $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. For points $P_1 = (0,8)$ and $P_2 = (-5,8)$, the distance is $\sqrt{(-5 - 0)^2 + (8 - 8)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 0} = 5$.

Find the Distance D(P1, P2) Between the Points P1 and P2