The distance formula is:
We are given two points in the form (x,y), so plug in the values to the distance formula:
Next we can simplify. We know that 12-12 is 0, so we can drop it from the equation, as it will not affect our answer. Also, we know that -10-15 is -25:
The square and square root cancel each other out leaving us with 25.
The answer is 25.
Answer: x = 4; x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
The directions specify to solve by factoring
x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0
To factor, find two numbers that add to -9 and multiply to 20
-5 and -4 work
-5 + (-4) = -9
-5 * -4 = 20
(x - 4)(x - 5) = 0
x = 4, x =5