Q. 34 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

Find the distance $d(P_1,P_2)$between the points  $P_1$and $P_2.$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The distance between the given points is $\sqrt{5}.$

Step 1 . Given information

The given points are $P_1(0,0) \text{and} P_2(-2,1).$

Step 2 . Formula used

$d=\sqrt{{\left(x_2-x_1\right)}^2+{\left(y_2-y_1\right)}^2}$

Step 3 . Find the distance

$$\begin{gathered} d\left(P_1,P_2\right)=\sqrt{{\left(-2-0\right)}^2+{\left(1-0\right)}^2} \\ =\sqrt{{\left(-2\right)}^2+{\left(1\right)}^2} \\ =\sqrt{4+1} \\ =\sqrt{5} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the distance is $\sqrt{5}$units.