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what is the distance from the origin to point a graphed on the complex plane below?
\\(\sqrt{5}\\)
\\(\sqrt{13}\\)
9
13
Identify coordinates of point A
$$
A = (-3, -2) \implies z = -3 - 2i
$$
Apply distance formula from origin
$$
d = \sqrt{(-3)^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 4} = \sqrt{13}
$$
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- (A) \(\sqrt{5}\)
- (B) \(\sqrt{13}\) (Correct answer)
- (C) 9
- (D) 13