Find the distance d(P1, P2) between the points P1 and P2.
-$$\mathrm { P } _ { 1 } = ( 6,1 ) ; \mathrm { P } _ { 2 } = ( - 2 , - 2 )$$
A) 5
B) $\sqrt { 55 }$
C) 24
D) $\sqrt { 73 }$

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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Substituting the given points, we have $\sqrt{(-2 - 6)^2 + (-2 - 1)^2} = \sqrt{(-8)^2 + (-3)^2} = \sqrt{64 + 9} = \sqrt{73}$.

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