Question

13 use the coordinate plane below to answer the following question: what is the distance between (-3,2) and (4,2) a 2 units b 1 unit c 7 units d 3 units

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the y - coordinates

The two points are \((-3, 2)\) and \((4, 2)\). The y - coordinate of both points is 2, so the line connecting them is horizontal.

Step2: Use the distance formula for horizontal points

For two points \((x_1,y)\) and \((x_2,y)\) (since y - coordinates are the same), the distance \(d\) is given by \(|x_2 - x_1|\). Here, \(x_1=-3\) and \(x_2 = 4\).
So, \(d=|4-(-3)|\)

Step3: Calculate the value

\(4-(-3)=4 + 3=7\), and \(|7| = 7\).

Answer:

C. 7 units