UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2023 (Model questions) Question 13

Question 13

Coordinate Geometry

The distance between the points (2, 3) and (−4, 1) is

  1. A.√10
  2. B.3√5
  3. C.2√10
  4. D.4√5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (2√10)

Explanation

d = √((−4 − 2)² + (1 − 3)²) = √(36 + 4) = √40 = 2√10.