Point A(3,8) and point B(−1,1)
are located within the coordinate plane.
what is the distance from A to B?

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

Identify

Point A(3, 8)

Point B(-1, 1)

Step 2: Find distance d

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