Distance Formula
Definition of Distance Formula
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The formula 
, which is used to find the distance between two points 
and 
, is called the distance formula.
Examples of Distance Formula
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The distance between the points (1, 3) and (2, 5) is
Solved Example on Distance Formula
What is the distance between the points A (4, 6) and B (- 2, - 2)?
Choices:
A. 10
B. 6
C. 8
D. 4
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: = (4, 6) and = (- 2, - 2)
Step 2: Distance between the two points can be found using the distance formula .
Step 3: So, AB = 
= 10 units.
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