Find the distance between the given points. (-2,6)and (3,7)
A)D = 6
B)D = 26
C) $D = \sqrt { 26 }$
D) $D = \sqrt { 6 }$

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The distance between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by the formula $D = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$. Plugging in the given points (-2,6) and (3,7), we get $D = \sqrt{(3 - (-2))^2 + (7 - 6)^2} = \sqrt{5^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{25 + 1} = \sqrt{26}$.

Find the Distance Between the Given Points D=26D = \sqrt { 26 }D=26​

Find the Distance Between the Given Points $D = \sqrt { 26 }$