Question

How do you find the magnitude of MP given M(-19,4) and P(4,0)?

Answer 1

MP `~~ 23.35(2dp)`

Explanation:

`M (-19,4) and P(4,0)`

MP = `= sqrt((x_1-x_2)^2+(y_1-y_2)^2` or

MP = `= sqrt((-19-4)^2+(4-0)^2) = sqrt(529+16)` or

MP = `sqrt 545 ~~ 23.35(2dp)` [Ans]