JAMB Mathematics 2008 Question 33

Question 33

Coordinate Geometry

Calculate the distance between points L(−1, −6) and M(−3, −5)

  1. A.√5
  2. B.2√3
  3. C.√20
  4. D.√53
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (√5)

Explanation

d = √((−3 + 1)2 + (−5 + 6)2) = √(4 + 1) = √5.