Find the distance between the pair of points. Where appropriate, give an approximation to three decimal places.
-$(-2.8,4.3)$ and $(2.2,16.3)$
A) 17
B) 13
C) 169
D) $\sqrt{17}$

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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 $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Plugging in the given points, we get $\sqrt{(2.2 - (-2.8))^2 + (16.3 - 4.3)^2} = \sqrt{(5)^2 + (12)^2} = \sqrt{25 + 144} = \sqrt{169} = 13$.

Find the Distance Between the Pair of Points (−2.8,4.3)(-2.8,4.3)(−2.8,4.3) And (2.2,16.3)(2.2,16.3)(2.2,16.3) A) 17 B) 13 C) 169 D)

Find the Distance Between the Pair of Points $(-2.8,4.3)$ And $(2.2,16.3)$ A) 17
B) 13
C) 169
D)