Which expression represents the distance between the points (11, 4) and (5,8)?

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinates (x, y)

Algebra II

Distance Formula:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (11, 4) → x₁ = 11, y₁ = 4

Point (5, 8) → x₂ = 5, y₂ = 8

Step 2: Find distance d

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the distance formula to find distance d

Substitute in points [Distance Formula]:                                                       [√Radical] (Parenthesis) Subtract:                                                                 [√Radical] Evaluate exponents:                                                                    [√Radical] Add:                                                                                               [√Radical] Simplify:                                                                                        

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