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Use the Distance Formula.
sqrt(53)
We want to find the distance between the points (4,2) and (2,- 5). To find this distance, we can use the Distance Formula. d=sqrt((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2) Let's substitute the given coordinates, (4,2) and (2,- 5), into this formula and simplify.
Substitute ( 4,2) & ( 2,- 5)
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The distance between the points is sqrt(53).