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Question
The distance between the points (4, 0) and (–4, 0) is ______.
Options
4 units
`4sqrt(2)` units
8 units
0
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Solution
The distance between the points (4, 0) and (–4, 0) is 8 units.
Explanation:
Use the distance formula `sqrt((x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2`.
Applying it to (4, 0) and (–4, 0) gives `sqrt((-4 - 4)^2 + (0 - 0)^2`
= `sqrt((-8)^2`
= 8 units
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