Question

find the distance between the points (-4.5, -8.7) and (-4.5, -2.4). enter your answer in the answer box and then click check answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the coordinates

The two points are \((x_1,y_1)=(-4.5,-8.7)\) and \((x_2,y_2)=(-4.5,-2.4)\).

Step2: Use the distance formula for points with same \(x\) - coordinate

Since \(x_1 = x_2=-4.5\), the distance \(d=\vert y_2 - y_1\vert\).
Substitute \(y_1=-8.7\) and \(y_2 = - 2.4\) into the formula:
\(d=\vert-2.4-(-8.7)\vert=\vert-2.4 + 8.7\vert=\vert6.3\vert = 6.3\)

Answer:

\(6.3\)