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Use the Distance Formula.
About 4.2 units
To find the distance between points R and S, we can use the Distance Formula. d=sqrt((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2) Let's substitute the given coordinates, R(4,3) and S(1,6), into this formula and simplify.
Substitute ( 4,3) & ( 1,6)
Subtract terms
(- a)^2=a^2
Calculate power
Add terms
Calculate root
Round to 1 decimal place(s)
The distance between R and S is about 4.2 units.
