Find the distance between the given points. (2, 1) and (6, 4)
A) 5
B) 7
C) 3
D) 6

Name: Find the distance between the given points. (2, 1) and (6, 4) A) 5 B) 7 C) 3 D) 6
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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 the points (2, 1) and (6, 4), the distance is $\sqrt{(6-2)^2 + (4-1)^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5$.

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