WAEC Further Mathematics 2019 Question 14

Question 14

Coordinate Geometry

Calculate the distance between points (−2, −5) and (−1, 3).

  1. A.√5 units
  2. B.√17 units
  3. C.√65 units
  4. D.√73 units
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (√65 units)

Explanation

√((−1 + 2)² + (3 + 5)²) = √(1 + 64) = √65.