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Calculate the distance between points (-2, -5) and (-1, 3)

Calculate the distance between points (-2, -5) and (-1, 3)
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  • A \(\sqrt{5}\) units
  • B \(\sqrt{17}\) units
  • C \(\sqrt{65}\) units
  • D \(\sqrt{73}\) units
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
distance = \(\sqrt{(3 - (-5)^2 + (-1 - (-2)^2)}\)
= \(\sqrt{8^2 + 1^2}\)
= \(\sqrt{65}\) units

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