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Find the distance between the points A(1, -8) and B(4, -4).
Explanation
Explanation
Using the distance formula, AB = √[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²] = √[(3)² + (4)²] = √[9 + 16] = √25 = 5 units.
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