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Coordinate Geometry Mixed Practice: Lines and circles MCQ

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Lines and circlesEasyQuestion 440001

Question

The distance between points (−1, 3) and (2, −1) is:
  1. A
    5
    Correct
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    √25 = 5

Correct answer

5

Explanation

d = √((2−(−1))² + (−1−3)²) = √(9+16) = √25 = 5.