Question

find the distance between the points (-8, 2.4) and (-8, -7). units submit

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula for vertical distance

For two points \((x_1,y_1)\) and \((x_2,y_2)\) with \(x_1 = x_2\), the distance \(d=\vert y_1 - y_2\vert\).

Step2: Substitute the values

Here \(y_1 = 2.4\), \(y_2=-7\). So \(d=\vert2.4-(-7)\vert=\vert2.4 + 7\vert\).

Step3: Calculate the absolute value

\(\vert2.4+7\vert=\vert9.4\vert = 9.4\).

Answer:

\(9.4\)