Distance from (1,2) to (4,6)
The distance from (1,2) to (4,6) is exactly 5 units.
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Points (1,2) and (4,6) are separated by exactly 5 units, another instance of the 3-4-5 triangle.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the distance formula?
- The distance between (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂) is d = √((x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²). This follows from the Pythagorean theorem.