Question

max is designing a sign and wants to calculate the distance between two bolts at points (1,2) and (5,5). he decides to treat the difference in coordinates like the legs of a right triangle. question 4 what is the length of the horizontal leg? 6 units

Explanation:

Step1: Use the formula for the horizontal distance

The formula for the horizontal distance between two points \((x_1,y_1)\) and \((x_2,y_2)\) is \(|x_2 - x_1|\). Here, \(x_1 = 1\) and \(x_2 = 5\).

Step2: Calculate the value

\(|5 - 1|=4\)

Answer:

4 units