Find the distance between the two points (-3,-1)and (13,29).
A)65
B)68
C)102
D)31
E)34

Name: Find the distance between the two points (-3,-1)and (13,29). A)65 B)68 C)102 D)31 E)34
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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 (-3,-1) and (13,29), we get $\sqrt{(13 - (-3))^2 + (29 - (-1))^2} = \sqrt{16^2 + 30^2} = \sqrt{256 + 900} = \sqrt{1156} = 34$.

Find the Distance Between the Two Points (-3,-1)and (13,29)