Find the distance between the points (3,-4) and (-2,8).
A) 5
B) 12
C) 13
D) None of These

Name: Find the distance between the points (3,-4) and (-2,8). A) 5 B) 12 C) 13 D) None of These
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The distance formula is:
d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)
Using the coordinates given in the problem, we have:
d = √((-2 - 3)^2 + (8 - (-4))^2)
d = √((-5)^2 + (12)^2)
d = √(25 + 144)
d = √169
d = 13
Therefore, the correct answer is C) 13.

Find the Distance Between the Points (3,-4) and (-2,8)