mgarcia20021 mgarcia20021
  • 15-11-2017
  • Mathematics
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Need help in using the distance formula with this problem - What is the distance between the origin and a point at (-15,8) ?

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Nadeshiko
Nadeshiko Nadeshiko
  • 16-11-2017
The origin is basically the point (0, 0). So, using that coordinate and (-15, 8), substitute the values in the distance formula.

Distance = √(x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²

= √(-15 - 0)² + (8 - 0)²

= √(-15)² + (8)²

= √225 + 64

= √289

= 17

Solution: 17
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