graph a right triangle with the two points forming the hypotenuse . using the sides find the distance between two points, to the nearest tenth.(-5,-3) and (4,-1)
see the attached figure
Find out the distance, using the sides
Applying the Pythagorean Theorem
c^2=a^2+b^2
a=4-(-5)=4+5=9 units
b=-1-(-3)=-1+3=2 units
c^2=9^2+2^2
c^2=81+4
c^2=85
c=√85
