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Using the distance formula, d = √(x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2, what is the distance between point (-5, -2) and point (8, -3) rounded to the nearest tenth?

10.3 units

12.6 units

1 unit

13 units

Option D: The distance between the two points is 13 units

Explanation:

It is given that the two points are and

We need to determine the distance between the two points.

It is also given that the distance between the two points can be determined using the formula,

Substituting the points and for the coordinates and

Thus, we get,

Simplifying, we have,

Adding the terms, we get,

Squaring the terms, we have,

Adding the terms, we get,

Simplifying and rounding off the value to the nearest tenth, we have,

Hence, the distance between the two points is 13 units.

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.