Find the distance between the two points. (3, 6)and (-7, -6)
A) $2 \sqrt { 61 }$
B) $4 \sqrt { 61 }$
C)61
D) $\sqrt { 122 }$
E) $\sqrt { 61 }$

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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $\sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Substituting the given points, $(3, 6)$ and $(-7, -6)$, we get $\sqrt{(-7 - 3)^2 + (-6 - 6)^2} = \sqrt{(-10)^2 + (-12)^2} = \sqrt{100 + 144} = \sqrt{244} = 2\sqrt{61}$.

Find the Distance Between the Two Points 2612 \sqrt { 61 }261​

Find the Distance Between the Two Points $2 \sqrt { 61 }$