Find the distance
d(P1.P2) between the given points P1 and P2.
P1 = (0,0)
P2 = (5,6)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinates (x, y)

Algebra II

Distance Formula:

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point P1(0, 0)

Point P2(5, 6)

Step 2: Identify

x₁ = 0, y₁ = 0

x₂ = 5, y₂ = 6

Step 3: Find distance d

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the distance formula to find distance d

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