Question

find the distance between the points (3.7, -7) and (10, -7).
____ units
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify y-coordinates are equal

Notice both points have $y=-7$, so the distance is the absolute difference of x-coordinates.

Step2: Calculate absolute difference

$\vert 10 - 3.7 \vert = 6.3$

Answer:

6.3 units