WAEC Further Mathematics 2014 Question 37

Question 37

Coordinate Geometry

Find the distance between the points (2, 5) and (5, 9).

  1. A.4 units
  2. B.5 units
  3. C.12 units
  4. D.14 units
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (5 units)

Explanation

√((5 − 2)² + (9 − 5)²) = √25 = 5 units.