What is the distance between the points (-3, -5) and (5, -20)?
- A. 19
- B. 17 ✓
- C. 23
- D. 15
Correct answer
B. 17
Explanation
Using the distance formula: √[(5--3)² + (-20--5)²] = √[8² + -15²] = √289 = 17.
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