Using the picture:
Between (-3, -4) and (5, -4) is:
The difference is in the x units: 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8
Between (5, 2) and (5, -4) is:
The difference is in the y units: 2 - (-4) = 2 + 4 = 6
We know the shape is a right angled triangle:
By applying Pythagoras' Theorem:
let the hypotenuse be x:
x² = 6² + 8²
x² = 36 + 64
x² = 100
Take square root of both sides
√x² = √100
x = 10
Distance between the 2 points = 10 units.
Option D.
