Find the distance d(P1, P2) between the points P1 and P2.
-$$\mathrm { P } _ { 1 } = ( - 3 , - 1 ) ; \mathrm { P } _ { 2 } = ( 5,3 )$$
A) 48
B) $4 \sqrt { 5 }$
C) 4
D) $48 \sqrt { 3 }$

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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Applying this formula to the given points $(-3, -1)$ and $(5, 3)$, we get $\sqrt{(5 - (-3))^2 + (3 - (-1))^2} = \sqrt{8^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{64 + 16} = \sqrt{80} = 4\sqrt{5}$.

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